The facts
Qantas announced on 10 November that about 850 Australian roles would be affected over the coming years as it accelerates technology, automation and AI investment. [1][2][3]
Qantas has entered a multi-year technology partnership with Accenture, with some functions to be transferred to the provider; reporting says some work will be handled in India and Australia. [1][2][3]
Qantas says the first changes are expected from mid-2027 and that staff and unions will be consulted, with redeployment among the options discussed. [1][2]
Still unconfirmed
- The final timing and number of redundancies, and how many affected workers can be redeployed, remain unknown.
- The company has not disclosed a quantified financial saving from the changes in the opened material.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 10 Nov 2026, 06:14 UTC.
The Qantas release and independent Reuters and Guardian reports support the announced plan. The approximately 850 affected roles are a multi-year forecast; the final redundancies, redeployment and savings are not established.
- Qantas Group fast-tracks technology and AI investment with new Accenture partnership
Qantas · Primary source · 10 Nov 2026
Company release confirms the partnership, anticipated effect on about 850 roles over coming years, consultation and the phased timetable.
- Australia's Qantas to axe 850 jobs in offshoring deal with Accenture
Reuters · Reporting · 10 Nov 2026
Reuters independently reports the planned role reductions, outsourcing and workforce comparison.
- Qantas to cut 850 Australian jobs and outsource work to India under AI-driven overhaul
The Guardian · Reporting · 10 Nov 2026
Opened Australian reporting describes the plan, affected functions, union response and expected timing.