WiseTech to Cut 2,000 Jobs as AI Coding Tools Expand
The Australian logistics-software company plans to remove about 30% of its workforce over two years, citing AI-driven productivity gains.
WiseTech Global plans to cut about 2,000 jobs—roughly 30% of its 7,000-person workforce—over two years. The ASX-listed logistics-software company will start with product-development and customer-service roles, with new AI coding tools cited as a driver.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the cuts reflect changes in how software is developed and supported. The New Daily placed the decision among broader 2026 reductions across Australian technology and banking, while noting that some employers may later need to rehire as demand and capability requirements change.
For employers, the lesson is to define the work being removed—not simply label roles “AI-affected”. In Australia, a restructure should be based on a genuine redundancy, with consultation before decisions are finalised and redeployment considered where suitable roles remain. Documenting which tasks automation changes, and testing alternatives such as retraining or redeployment, can make the process more defensible.
- WiseTech Global plans to cut about 2,000 jobs over two years.
- The reduction is about 30% of its approximately 7,000-person workforce.
- Product development and customer service are the first areas affected.
- The company cited new AI coding tools as a driver.
For employers: Define the work AI removes, consult before deciding, and assess retraining or redeployment before terminating roles; the restructure must still meet Australia’s genuine-redundancy requirements.
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