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Qantas to Axe 850 Australian Jobs as AI Push Sends Corporate Work to India and Sparks Union Backlash
Qantas plans to cut about 850 Australian corporate roles and transfer some work to India through an Accenture partnership, prompting union criticism and uncertainty for employees.
Qantas plans to cut 850 corporate jobs and shift some work to India under an outsourcing agreement with Accenture, according to ABC News and Brisbane Times on 10 November. Travel Weekly reported that finance, procurement, people and marketing functions are involved, with changes expected from mid-2027; ABC News said some staff could leave by then. Several outlets put the figure at 850, while blayneychronicle.com.au and macleayargus.com.au described the cuts as nearly 1,000. The reports do not give a detailed breakdown of affected roles.
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