Labour Market Report

Australia’s labour market has proven remarkably resilient, with astonishing levels of jobs growth, but there are signs that the sparkle is coming off.

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In May, Australia's unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, despite a slight drop of 2,500 in employment. Job vacancies have been declining for over a year, with only a minor uptick in May. Private sector job growth has slowed significantly, with most new jobs coming from the public sector. Additionally, apprenticeship activity has declined, largely due to cost-of-living pressures