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17 October 2026

Australia tipped for biggest unemployment rise in developed world

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Australia tipped for biggest unemployment rise in developed world

Australia's unemployment is forecast to rise from an average of 4. 4% this year to 4. 7% in 2027, with around 100,000 jobs at risk.

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