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Westpac layoffs

We've tracked one Westpac layoff, in May 2025, affecting 1,500 people. None of these cuts were publicly blamed on AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.

People affected

2K

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

1

May 2025 → May 2025

AI-attributed

0%

Of affected people

Every tracked announcement

  1. −1,500

    Reports said Westpac planned to cut more than 1,500 roles under its new chief executive; the bank declined to confirm a number.

    About the figure: Reported, not confirmed by Westpac.

    Source: 7NEWS

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