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Prime Minister outlines plan to address AI's impact on workforce

Published July 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM UTC

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The Prime Minister has unveiled a comprehensive plan to help Australian workers adapt to the growing influence of artificial intelligence. The package, announced in Canberra on Tuesday, includes funding for retraining programs, new ethical guidelines for AI deployment, and partnerships with technology companies and unions. The goal is to prevent widespread job displacement as automation and AI reshape industries from manufacturing to finance. The plan also establishes a national AI advisory body to monitor changes and recommend further action. Workers in retail, transport, and administration are expected to be most affected. The government says the initiative will cost several hundred million dollars over four years, funded through existing budget allocations. Business groups have welcomed the certainty, while unions call for stronger job protections. The plan will be open for public consultation until the end of the year, with implementation set to begin in early 2025.