22 October 2026

Westpac Axes 140 More Roles as Australia Bank Job Cuts Intensify

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Westpac Banking Corp. is cutting another 140 roles, the latest sign that Australia’s weak housing market and an increased use of artificial intelligence technology are biting into the country’s ...

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