Government warns entry-level jobs will be automated first by AI
Amanda Rishworth launched a government guide warning that AI automation will hit entry-level workers hardest but could boost wages or increase burnout.
The workplace relations minister launched a best practice guide on AI adoption as major companies like Qantas and Canva slash jobs. The guide paints two possible futures: AI could free workers from tedious tasks, cut hours and raise wages, or intensify workloads and enable intrusive monitoring.
The government warns that younger workers, older workers, First Nations workers, women and people with disability face the biggest risks. Rishworth questioned whether workers would receive support to build new skills.
Without clear answers, workers will lose trust in the technology.
- Qantas and Canva
- Companies cutting jobs
- Entry-level positions
- Jobs automated first
Why it mattersHow AI is rolled out at your workplace will determine whether you benefit from it or get squeezed harder.
AustraliaAustralian employers are already deploying AI; this guide sets the standard for how the transition should work to protect workers' interests.
