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15 October 2026

Unemployment in Australia reaches 4.7%, its highest in nearly five years

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Unemployment in Australia reaches 4.7%, its highest in nearly five years

The total number of employed Australians dropped by 39,300 jobs in the month, a surprise for economists who had expected employment to rise ...

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