Layoffs

Qantas to cut 850 Australian jobs and outsource work to India under AI-driven overhaul

2026-11-10 · AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian

Qantas is axing 850 Australian jobs and shipping the work to India, all in the name of an 'AI-driven overhaul' with Accenture. Nothing says 'unprecedented technological disruption' quite like replacing your workforce with offshore contractors and slapping an AI label on it. At least the kangaroo on the tail fin still has job security — for now.

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