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Politics
Noah Secomb

'Lazy' productivity claims slammed as Labor looks to AI

Australia workers are being defended by the peak union against "lazy" claims about productivity. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

The peak union says blaming workers for Australia's declining productivity growth is lazy, and is calling for employees to have a seat at the table in deciding how artificial intelligence is used in the workplace.

Labour productivity measures GDP per hours worked and is a driver of economic growth, real wages, and overall living standards.

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