Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Qantas CEO Alan Joyce resigning two months earlier than planned - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Controversial Qantas boss Alan Joyce resigned today- retiring two months earlier than planned.

This comes as the airline faces allegations of misleading conduct over airline ticket sales.

His replacement, Vanessa Hudson, will take over from tomorrow.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says it's unlikely this change in management will clear the airline's reputation- but fast-tracking Alan Joyce's retirement was a smart move.

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