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24 September 2026

Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living

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Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living

Latest data also shows unemployment at highest level since the pandemic, which analysts doubt will stop RBA hiking interest rates Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates The key jobless figure lifted to 4. 6% in August, from 4. 5% the month before, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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