WOMEN, GRADUATES MOST AT RISK OF AI JOB LOSS

The Australian government's first national assessment of AI's impact on employment reveals significant disparities in job security across demographic and education lines. Telemarketers, advertising staff, and accountants face the highest displacement risk. Women and those with university degrees are disproportionately exposed to AI automation, the review found. Conversely, workers with vocational training—including tradespeople—show the lowest vulnerability to AI replacement. While widespread job losses have not yet materialized, the report signals that certain sectors and worker categories require closer monitoring. The findings underscore growing concerns about unequal AI impacts across the workforce. The government's warning comes as organizations globally accelerate AI adoption. The report suggests targeted strategies may be needed to support vulnerable worker groups during the technology's broader integration into Australian workplaces.