Virgin Australia's home state weighs bailout for bankrupt airline

Queensland will look 'carefully' into rescue, state treasurer says

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Virgin Australia is responsible for 5,000 jobs in the home state of Queensland. © Reuters

FUMI MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

SYDNEY -- Virgin Australia Holding's home state is considering a capital infusion or a loan to assist the financially distressed airline as it seeks to protect a major employer responsible for thousands of jobs.

Cameron Dick, treasurer for the Australian state of Queensland, said Wednesday that he directed the Queensland Investment Corp. to make a proposal toward supporting the nation's second-largest airline.

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