Cathy Foley, Australia’s chief scientist, says kids today will need to be able to work alongside robots as our population declines. Follow the Financial Review Workforce Summit live.
Vicki Brady won’t observe the January 26th public holiday; Support for the Voice has fallen from 53 per cent to 47 per cent; Bill Gates warns AI will disrupt office jobs. Follow updates here.
AEMO CEO Daniel Westerman says the eight large-scale batteries will allow Australia to wean off coal; Tanya Plibersek says Australia is now an environmental global leader. Follow updates here.
The Albanese government’s franking credit proposal is a “very minor change”, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said; rising interest rates will increase cost of servicing government debt by $125 billion; Australia not immune to recession risks. Follow updates here.
FOLLOW LIVE: Updates from the Financial Review Higher Education Summit; ACTU press conference; Health Services Union says COVID-19 should be treated like flu. Follow updates here.