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1.3 Million Australian Workers May Need a New Occupation by 2030
McKinsey estimates that 9% of the workforce — about 1.3 million people — may have to move out of their current occupation as automation and generative AI land. Queensland founders who can show verified, practical work will have an edge.
Source: McKinsey, Generative AI and the future of work in Australia (2024)
Almost 1 Million Australians Now Hold Two or More Jobs
ABS data puts multiple job-holders at 978,000 people — 6.5% of employed Australians, a historically high rate. Finder also found just under half of people report doing something to earn extra cash. That is a wide pool of potential founders.
Sources: ABS Multiple job-holders, March 2026; Finder side hustle statistics (2023)
R&D Tax Incentive: Eligible SMEs Can Offset 43.5% of R&D Spend
For companies with aggregated turnover under A$20 million, the refundable R&D offset is the company tax rate plus 18.5%. At the 25% base rate, that is 43.5% of eligible R&D, including qualifying AI development. Register with DISR before you claim.
Source: Australian Taxation Office, R&D tax incentive rates
Undergraduate Full-Time Employment Eased to 74% in 2024
QILT’s Graduate Outcomes Survey shows the undergraduate full-time employment rate fell from 79.0% in 2023 to 74.0% in 2024 as the labour market cooled. A 2026 federal report also found AI-exposed occupations growing more slowly than the rest of the market — which is why verified builder experience still matters.
Sources: QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey; DEWR AI and employment analysis via ABC (2026)
