AI jobs report finds no major disruption, but some warning signs
- A first-of-its-kind Australian government report finds artificial intelligence is not yet causing widespread job losses, with the labour market remaining strong overall.
- There are early signs of impact in some AI-exposed roles (such as administrative and telemarketing jobs), where employment growth has been slower, but not enough to confirm major disruption.
- While current effects are limited, the government and experts warn AI could still reshape the workforce over time, prompting ongoing monitoring and calls for proactive preparation and worker support.
Amid warnings that artificial intelligence could wipe out white-collar jobs and cause high-profile lay-offs, the federal government’s first major look at AI’s effect on employment has found the sky is not falling.
Yet.
According to the first-of-its-kind report from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Australia’s job market remains strong but there are some early signs of weakening around jobs predicted to be most affected by the technology, such as telemarketers.
It comes amid growing public anxiety about AI and employment, with thousands of Australian tech workers laid off this year in cuts linked to AI.
Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth said the report should calm fears of imminent disruption to Australia’s job market.
“Artificial intelligence could yet reshape the jobs market in Australia, but this report shows labour market conditions remain strong by historical standards, youth outcomes have mostly held up, and occupational reshuffling has not accelerated,” she said.
However, the minister said the Albanese government would monitor the market and regulate AI to harness its benefits for Australian workers.
Job market steady with warnings at the edges
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