Wisetech’s 2000 AI-Related Job Cuts Draw Union Call for Talks
Australian Financial Review
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- Date Published
- 27 Feb 2026
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- 2
- Australian
- Yes
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- 2 Mar 2026, 05:00 am
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Professionals Australia was not given the heads-up on the job cuts announced on Wednesday or consulted on a previous cull of 500 AI-related jobs.
Summary
The article addresses a significant labor market disruption caused by WiseTech's announcement of 2000 AI-related job cuts, along with an earlier reduction of 500 jobs, without prior consultation with Professionals Australia, the software developers’ union. This move raises concerns about the company's adherence to its obligations concerning workforce consultation. The situation underscores the potential societal impacts of AI implementation, particularly in terms of potential job displacements, which could influence AI safety and governance discussions. Such cases emphasize the importance of involving stakeholders in decisions affecting employment due to AI advancements.
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Work & CareersWorkplaceAIPrint articleDavid Marin-GuzmanWorkplace correspondentFeb 27, 2026 – 5.03pmWiseTech has been called to urgently meet the software developers’ union following warnings the company may have failed to fulfil its obligations to consult the workforce on up to 2000 artificial intelligence-related job cuts.Professionals Australia made the request after it was not given a heads-up on the job cuts announced on Wednesday or consulted on a separate 500 AI-related job cuts the firm made earlier this financial year.Loading...David Marin-Guzman writes about industrial relations, workplace, policy and leadership from Sydney. Connect with David on Twitter. Email David at david.marin-guzman@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreAIIndustrial relationsWorkplace disputesWisetech GlobalFetching latest articles