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SenateTuesday 12 May 2026

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator DAVID POCOCK (Australian Capital Territory—Independent ACT Whip) (14:42): I'll see what I can do, Matt. My question is to the Minister for Industry and Innovation and the Minister for Science, Minister Ayres. Minister, the Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia is warning that AI driven job losses are likely to exceed 600,000 Australians.

Assistant Minister Leigh said in a recent opinion piece that any gains in productivity may be captured by tech companies and will not necessarily reduce inequality. What modelling has the government commissioned of AI's fiscal and labour market impacts, and when will it be made public?

SourceSenate, Tuesday 12 May 2026 — official recordTA-260512-senate-e62ae0e7f193:s109