Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says he made mistakes during his time leading the airline, acknowledging that he “got things wrong.” Multiple reports describe his comments as a recognition of errors in his management decisions during a controversial period at the top job. The accounts also reference workplace actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, including allegations that Qantas sacked employees in a way that was later found to be unlawful. Joyce’s admission is presented as addressing criticism that has followed him since the pandemic-era workforce decisions and broader governance and leadership concerns. The reporting focuses on his acknowledgement of wrongdoing and the specific mention of the staff sacking issue tied to pandemic responses. Overall, the sources agree that Joyce is publicly conceding mistakes and that his remarks include reference to the legal and operational fallout from COVID-19-related actions. The reports do not indicate a change to any formal findings or outcomes, but they do characterize his statements as an attempt to address past decisions and criticism.