November 12, 2026

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Is Qantas the start of the AI job loss iceberg? | ABC NEWS


Qantas will cut 850 Australian jobs in finance, procurement, human resources and marketing over the coming years, with many roles picked up by cheaper workers in India.

Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson says consulting firm Accenture will help the airline modernise and invest in artificial intelligence, while the union accuses Qantas of using AI as a smokescreen.

Tech job losses to AI have been happening for a while, but as AI advances all white-collar workers are at risk, so what can you do to keep your job?

Reporting by David Coady from the ABC News Top Stories podcast.

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