Concern has been raised about government regulators' membership in the Qantas Chairman's Lounge.

Several senior public servants responsible for regulating Qantas have accepted complimentary memberships to the airline's exclusive Chairman's Lounge, sparking controversy over potential conflicts of interest.

Reports say five out of seven commissioners from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) are part of the Chairman's Lounge, a highly exclusive club offering free alcohol, gourmet meals, and luxurious amenities. 

The ACCC has recently taken legal action against Qantas for alleged misconduct related to the sale of tickets for cancelled flights.

Additionally, three current board members and three senior executives of the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA), responsible for aviation safety regulation, also hold memberships in the Chairman's Lounge.

All seven sitting High Court judges are members of the Chairman's Lounge, raising eyebrows as they recently ruled on a case involving Qantas and the Transport Workers Union.

Qantas' Chairman's Lounge, described as the most exclusive club in Australia, is frequented by politicians, corporate leaders, and celebrities - even Anthony Albanese's adult son has been granted membership. 

Qantas has remained tight-lipped about the lounge's details, memberships, and eligibility process.

Some ACCC commissioners were allegedly invited to join the Chairman's Lounge after assuming their roles with the agency. 

These commissioners have reportedly been involved in decisions related to Qantas, including investigations into alleged misconduct. 

The ACCC emphasises that decisions are made impartially and collectively.

It is important to note that membership itself does not imply wrongdoing but highlights potential conflicts of interest.

A recent survey found that 70 per cent of voters consider it unacceptable for political leaders to accept free memberships to exclusive clubs like the Chairman's Lounge.