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Qantas–Accenture AI Partnership to Affect 850 Roles as Corporate Systems Are Rebuilt

Qantas will rebuild corporate systems with Accenture, with around 850 roles expected to be affected over several years and consultation preceding individual outcomes.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Sydney, 10 November 2026 – Qantas Airways Limited has signed a multi-year technology partnership with Accenture that is expected to affect around 850 roles over the coming years. Announcing the agreement on 10 November, Qantas said the first changes should be in place by mid-2027, with individual employee outcomes subject to consultation.

For Asian businesses and investors, the agreement highlights how corporate outsourcing and artificial intelligence are increasingly being developed together. Some services will move mainly to Accenture teams in India, with others delivered in Australia. The commercial question is whether a simpler technology platform can improve service and productivity while Qantas manages the disruption to its workforce.

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