Qantas has been compelled to disclose the identities of senior public servants and statutory officers granted exclusive membership to its Chairman's Lounge. 

The airline's revelation, presented as evidence in court, outlines that all APS Senior Executive Service Band 2 and Band 3 members are eligible for Chairman's Lounge membership. 

While this membership is nominally complimentary, it offers access to exclusive lounges nationwide, featuring complimentary amenities such as meeting rooms, fine dining, and cabin upgrade offers when available.

Qantas, however, declined to specify the number of Australian Public Servants with access to the Chairman's Lounge and did not disclose the membership acceptance rate. 

They noted that invitations are extended to secretaries, deputy secretaries of commonwealth departments, chairs, chief commissioners, CEOs of key agencies, and senior military personnel. Membership is by invitation, with the option to decline.

Amid ongoing criticism of Qantas, several agencies have begun acknowledging the acceptance of Chairman's Lounge memberships, even naming the public servants granted access, including the head of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Qantas has refrained from disclosing the financial value of flight and cabin upgrades for public servants, potentially avoiding public scrutiny of the benefits. 

However, these details could still emerge during senate estimates and committee inquiries. 

Flight upgrades' value depends on the difference between economy or premium economy tickets and business or first class seats, including potential upgrades for accompanying non-SES public servants.

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