Sean Smith: AI reshapes Australia, but WA public service grows to 187,450
Sean Smith warned that while AI is reshaping corporate Australia, it is slower to impact the WA public service. As of June, WA had 187,450 public servants, a 4.4 percent annual increase. Despite growing pressure from AI advancements, the State Government shows little intention to reduce workforce numbers significantly.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 08:47 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 08:50 UTC
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