Australia’s workplace tribunal says AI-assisted claims have helped drive a 70% workload increase in three years

Australia’s Fair Work Commission reported a 70% workload increase over three years, partly driven by a surge in AI-assisted claims. The tribunal, which handles unfair dismissal, wage disputes, and workplace harassment cases, has launched a review of its processes to manage the rising demand.

Australia’s Fair Work Commission has announced a review of its processes to cope with what it described as an estimated 70% workload increase over three years, driven in part by the proliferation of generative AI assistance tools. The commission, which handles unfair dismissal claims, wage disputes, discrimination, bullying, and workplace sexual harassment, said the surge …