Qantas and Canva cut jobs as AI threatens worker rights and income
Concerns grow over the impact of artificial intelligence as companies like Qantas and Canva cut jobs. Maree Coote from Port Melbourne questions, "How do we buy goods without income?" Experts warn the shift toward AI could jeopardize worker rights and licensing, prompting calls for universal basic income amid significant economic reforms needed to sustain.
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Published 15 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 15 Nov 2026, 09:10 UTC
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