Robots and the Labour Shortage in the Restaurant Industry
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Amid mass labour shortages in the restaurant industry, some businesses are testing out possible solutions. We visit Mantra on Fort Street, Victoria's Indian buffet with "Robbie" the robot support staff. Then, we speak to Kim Novak, the President of the Union of Food and Commercial Workers to learn more about the labour shortages and discuss if there is a place for robots that wouldn't threaten the employment of already struggling workers in the sector.
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