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Bosses Warn on ‘Heavy-Handed’ Union AI Role

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Government capitulation on artificial intelligence to unions would set back productivity and leave Australia behind the rest of the world, the country’s largest employer groups have warned, after the party’s draft policy platform was amended to include a more heavy-handed oversight on the technology.

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Australian employer groups are challenging proposed amendments to the Labor Party's draft policy platform that advocate for increased union oversight and 'heavy-handed' regulation of artificial intelligence. Business leaders argue that such interventions could stifle national productivity and prevent Australia from maintaining pace with global technological advancements. While the discourse focuses primarily on economic competitiveness and labor rights, it reflects foundational governance tensions regarding the speed and oversight of AI deployment within a domestic regulatory framework.

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Bosses warn on ‘heavy-handed’ union AI roleGovernment capitulation on artificial intelligence to unions would set back productivity and leave Australia behind the rest of the world, the country’s largest employer groups have warned, after the party’s draft policy platform was amended to include a more heavy-handed oversight on the technology. All your news for a great price Unlock this story and more with your subscription Digital Access What’s included Unlimited access on app & web A digital version of Today’s Paper Daily puzzles & Mind Games Complimentary access to The Wall Street Journal Subscriber-exclusive newsletters & early access to tomorrow’s front pages Pay As You Go No lock-in contract $1 a week for 4 weeks($4 min. cost). Then $44 charged every 4 weeks.* *Read the fine print The Australian Digital subscription costs $4 charged for a duration of 4 weeks, after which it automatically renews to $44 charged every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 12 Month Plan Lock in & save $8 a week for the first 12 months($416 min. cost) charged as $32 every 4 weeks. Then $32 charged every 4 weeks.* *Read the fine print The Australian Digital 12 Month Plan costs $416 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $32 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $32 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Subscribe Other subscription options Print + Digital Subscriptions Corporate Subscriptions Your Selection: $0 Your Selection – Change selection Today’s Total $0 Read the fine print Terms and Conditions Sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.