Qantas to cut 850 Australian jobs and shift work to India in AI overhaul
The Guardian reported that Australian airline Qantas will eliminate 850 domestic jobs and move work to India after signing an agreement with consulting firm…
The Guardian reported that Australian airline Qantas will eliminate 850 domestic jobs and move work to India after signing an agreement with consulting firm Accenture. CEO Vanessa Hudson said the airline is preparing for an AI‑driven overhaul amid what the paper described as ‘unprecedented’ technological disruption. The plan is part of a broader shift to outsource functions offshore. It follows two other major layoff announcements in Australia within three weeks, those involving design platform Canva and National Australia Bank. The moves illustrate a growing wave of disruption to the Australian workforce.
Why it matters
The cuts show how AI‑driven restructuring is reshaping employment in Australia, with firms turning to offshore outsourcing.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- The Guardian
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- Key names
- Australian, AI-driven, India, National Australia Bank
- Section
- Business
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