Qantas says 850 Australian jobs to be affected in AI partnership with Accenture
( November 10, 2026, 04:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: About 850 jobs at Australian Qantas Group are expected to be affected as the airline shifts some work to Accenture and increases its use of AI and automation. The airline on Tuesday said the partnership will accelerate its use of AI, simplify back-end operations and modernize decades-old technology systems as it responds to rapid changes in how businesses operate and how work is performed. Qantas said it will consult staff and unions on the changes, while seeking to redeploy affected employees and continue hiring in growth areas including technology, pilots, cabin crew and engineering.Statement follows. ...
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