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Patterson strongly argued that Australia cannot afford to resist AI adoption. "Overly restrictive union demands will only make Australian firms uncompetitive," he cautioned, citing evidence of productivity gains. For instance, a UK government report found that AI could save workers around 26 minutes daily—equating to two weeks of work annually per employee. Additionally, Microsoft Australia’s study revealed that 40% of employees using AI could focus on higher-level tasks, boosting efficiency and public sector productivity.