ACTU to meet Minister Rishworth and business groups on AI regulation

10 articles · Updated · The Australian Financial Review · Apr 28

The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, marks the first ministerial session of the new AI forum involving white-collar unions and the Albanese government.
Unions are challenging recent findings that AI is not causing job losses and are urging immediate regulatory action to protect workers.
The discussions aim to ensure existing laws are updated for AI's impact, reflecting rising concerns about technology-driven workplace changes and employment security.

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