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Australia Jobless Rate Falls to 6-Month Low of 5.4%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 5.4 percent in May of 2018 from 5.6 percent in the prior month while markets expected 5.5 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since last November, as the economy added 12,000 jobs while the number of unemployed declined by 26,800.
Published on 2018-06-14

Australia Jobless Rate Rises to 9-Month High of 5.6%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly edged up to 5.6 percent in April of 2018 from 5.5 percent in the prior month while markets expected 5.5 percent. It is the highest jobless rate since last July, as the economy added 22,600 jobs while the number of unemployed increased by 10,600.
Published on 2018-05-17

Australia Jobless Rate Steady at 5.5% in March
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 5.5 percent in March of 2018, the same as a downwardly revised figure in the prior month and in line with market consensus. The economy added 4,900 jobs while the number of unemployed fell by 2,400.
Published on 2018-04-19

Australia Jobless Rate Edges Up to 5.6% in February
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.6 percent in February of 2018 from 5.5 percent in the preceding month and above market consensus of 5.5 percent. The economy added 17,500 jobs while the number of unemployed increased by 8,900.
Published on 2018-03-22

Australia Jobless Rate Edges Down to 5.5% in January
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.5 percent in January of 2018 from an upwardly revised 5.6 percent in the preceding month and in line with market consensus. The economy added 16,000 jobs while the number of unemployed declined by 7,900.
Published on 2018-02-15

Australia Jobless Rate Rises Unexpectedly to 5.5%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 5.5 percent in December 2017 from a near five-year low of 5.4 percent in November and above market consensus of 5.4 percent.
Published on 2018-01-18

Australia Jobless Rate Holds at 56-Month Low of 5.4%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate came in at 5.4 percent in November of 2017, the same as in the preceding month and in line with market consensus. The jobless rate remained at its lowest since February 2013, as the economy added 61,600 jobs while the number of unemployed increased by 4,100.
Published on 2017-12-14

Australia Jobless Rate Falls to 56-Month Low of 5.4%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 5.4 percent in October of 2017 from 5.5 percent in the previous month while market expected 5.5 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since February 2013, as the economy added 3,700 jobs while the number of unemployed declined by 8,100.
Published on 2017-11-16

Australia Jobless Rate Falls to 4-Month Low of 5.5%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 5.5 percent in September of 2017 from 5.6 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 5.6 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since May.
Published on 2017-10-19

Australia Jobless Rate Steady at 5.6% in August
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 5.6 percent in August of 2017, the same as in a month earlier and matching market estimates. The economy added 54,200 jobs while the number of unemployed decreased by 1,100.
Published on 2017-09-14

Australia Jobless Rate Down Slightly to 5.6% in July
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in July of 2017 from an upwardly revised 5.7 percent in a month earlier and matching market estimates. The economy added 27,900 jobs while the number of unemployed increased by 1,100.
Published on 2017-08-17

Australia Jobless Rate Steady At 7-Month Low of 5.6% In June
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.6 percent in June of 2017 from an upwardly revised 5.6 percent in May and consistent with market estimates. The jobless rate remained at its lowest level since October 2016, as the economy added 14,000 jobs while the number of unemployed increased by 13,100.
Published on 2017-07-20

Australia Jobless Rate Down To 51-Month Low Of 5.5%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 5.5 percent in May of 2017 from 5.7 percent in April and below market estimates of 5.7 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since February 2013, as the economy added 42,000 jobs while the number of unemployed declined by 18,600.
Published on 2017-06-15

Australia Jobless Rate Down To 3-Month Low of 5.7%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 5.7 percent in April of 2017 from 5.9 percent in March and below market estimates of 5.9 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since January, as the economy added 37,400 jobs while the number of unemployed declined by 19,100.
Published on 2017-05-18

Australia Jobless Rate Steady At 5.9% In March
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate came in at 5.9 percent in March of 2017, the same as the previous month and in line with market expectations. The economy added 60.9 thousand jobs while the number of unemployed increased by 4 thousand.
Published on 2017-04-13

Australia Jobless Rate At 13-Month High of 5.9% In February
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 5.9 percent in February of 2017 from 5.7 percent in January while markets expected 5.7 percent. It was the highest jobless rate since January 2016, as the economy lost 6,400 jobs while the number of unemployed increased by 26,000.
Published on 2017-03-16

Australia Jobless Rate Down To 5.7% In January
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 5.7 percent in January of 2017 from 5.8 percent in December while markets expected 5.8 percent. The labor force participation rate dropped slightly while the number of unemployed decreased by 19,300.
Published on 2017-02-16

Australia Jobless Rate Up To 6-Month High of 5.8%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5.8 percent in December of 2016 from 5.7 percent in November. The figure came in slightly above market expectations of 5.7 percent to hit the highest level since June, as the economy added 13,500 jobs while the number of unemployed increased by 14,700.
Published on 2017-01-19

Australia Jobless Rate at 3-Month High of 5.7% in November
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5.7 percent in November of 2016 from 5.6 percent in October and slightly above market consensus. It was the highest jobless rate since August as the economy added 39,100 jobs while the number of unemployed increased by 17,000.
Published on 2016-12-15

Australia Jobless Rate Steady at 5.6% in October
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 5.6 percent in October of 2016, the same as in September and in line with market expectations. The jobless rate stayed at the lowest level since September 2013, as the the labor force participation was unchanged while the number of unemployed decreased by 2,000.
Published on 2016-11-17

Australia Jobless Rate Drops to 3-Year Low in September
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 5.6 percent in September of 2016, compared to an upwardly revised 5.7 percent in August and below market estimates. It was the lowest jobless rate since September 2013 as the labor force participation dropped while the economy lost 9,800 jobs.
Published on 2016-10-20

Australia Jobless Rate Falls to 3-Year Low
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 5.6 percent in August of 2016 from 5.7 percent in July and below market consensus of 5.7 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since July 2013 as the economy lost 3,900 jobs and the number of unemployed decreased by 10,500.
Published on 2016-09-15

Australia Jobless Rate Down to 5.7% in July
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 5.7 percent in July of 2016 from 5.8 percent in June and below market consensus of 5.8 percent. The economy added 26,200 jobs and the number of unemployed decreased by 5,500.
Published on 2016-08-18

Australia Jobless Rate at 4-Month High
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5.8 percent in June of 2016 from 5.7 percent in the previous three months and matching market consensus. It was the highest jobless rate since February as the economy added 7,900 jobs and the number of unemployed increased by 9,900.
Published on 2016-07-14

Australia Jobless Rate Steady for 3rd Month in May
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 5.7 percent in May of 2016, unchanged from the previous two months and matching market consensus. The economy added 17,900 jobs and the number of unemployed increased by 1,600.
Published on 2016-06-16

Australia Jobless Rate Steady at 5.7% in April
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 5.7 percent in April of 2016, unchanged from the figure in March and slightly below consensus of 5.8 percent. The economy added 10,800 jobs and the number of unemployed increased by 400.
Published on 2016-05-19

Australia Jobless Rate at 30-Month Low
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 5.7 percent in March of 2016 from 5.8 percent in February and below market consensus of 5.9 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since September 2013 as the economy added 26,100 jobs and the number of unemployed decreased by 7,300.
Published on 2016-04-14

Australia Jobless Rate Down to 5.8%, Less than Expected
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 5.8 percent in February of 2016 from 6.0 percent a month earlier and below market consensus. The economy added 300 jobs and the number of unemployed decreased by 27,300.
Published on 2016-03-17

Australia's Jobless Rate at 4 Month-High
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 6.0 percent in January of 2016 from 5.8 percent a month earlier and missing market consensus. It is the highest figure since September 2015, as the economy lost 7,900 jobs and the number of unemployed increased by 30,200.
Published on 2016-02-18

Australia Jobless Rate Steady at 5.8% in December
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from a month earlier at 5.8 percent in December of 2015 and slightly below market consensus. The figure was the lowest since May 2014. The economy lost 1,000 jobs, the smallest decline since May 2010, and the number of unemployed declined by 10,900.
Published on 2016-01-14

Australia's Jobless Rate at 19-Month Low
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate surprisingly decreased to 5.8 percent in November of 2015 from 5.9 percent a month earlier and was the lowest since May 2014. The economy added 71,400 jobs, the largest gain since July 2000, and the number of unemployed declined by 2,800.
Published on 2015-12-10

Australia's Jobless Rate at 17-Month Low
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate surprisingly decreased to 5.9 percent in October of 2015 from 6.2 percent a month earlier and the lowest figure since May 2014. The economy added 58,600 jobs, the largest gain since March 2012, and the number of unemployed declined by 33,400.
Published on 2015-11-12

Australia Jobless Rate Steady at 6.2% in September
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.2 percent in September of 2015 from a month earlier and below market consensus. The economy lost 5,100 jobs and the number of unemployed declined by 8,100.
Published on 2015-10-15

Australia's Jobless Rate Falls to 6.2% in August
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate slightly decreased to 6.2 percent in August of 2015 from 6.3 percent reported in the previous month and matching market consensus. The economy added 17,400 jobs and the number of unemployed declined by 14,400.
Published on 2015-09-10

Australia's Jobless Rate Rises to 6.3% in July
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.3 percent in July of 2015 from an upwardly revised 6.1 percent reported in the previous month and above market consensus. The economy added 38,500 jobs and the number of unemployed increased by 40,100.
Published on 2015-08-06

Australia's Jobless Rate Edges Up in June
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.0 percent in June of 2015 from a downwardly revised 5.9 percent reported in the previous month but below market forecasts. The economy added 7300 jobs only and the number of unemployed increased by 12800.
Published on 2015-07-09

Australia's Jobless Rate Falls to 6% in May
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 6.0 percent in May of 2015 from a revised 6.1 percent reported in the previous month and beating market forecasts, as the economy added 42000 jobs and the number of unemployed declined by 22000.
Published on 2015-06-11

Australia's Jobless Rate Edges Up in April
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate slightly increased to 6.2 percent in April of 2015 from 6.1 percent reported in the previous month as the economy lost 2900 jobs and the number of unemployed rose by 7000.
Published on 2015-05-07

Australia's Jobless Rate Falls Further
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 6.1 percent in March of 2015 from a revised 6.2 percent reported in the previous month as the economy added 37.7K jobs and the number of unemployed declined by 1.5K.
Published on 2015-04-16

Australia's Jobless Rate Falls to 6.3%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 6.3 percent in February from 6.4 percent reported in January as the economy added 15.6K jobs and the number of unemployed declined by 15.8K.
Published on 2015-03-12

Australia's Jobless Rate Highest Since 2002
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.4 percent in January, compared with 6.1 percent in December 2014 as the number of employed people decreased by 12.2 Thousand.
Published on 2015-02-12

Australia's Jobless Rate Drops to 6.1%
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage points to 6.1% in December of 2014 as the number of employed persons rose and the number of unemployed declined.
Published on 2015-01-15

Australia's Jobless Rate Rises to 11-Year High
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 6.3 percent in November 2014 while the number of employed grew the most since March of 2012.
Published on 2014-12-11

Australia Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.2% in October
Seasonally adjusted jobless rate in Australia remained unchanged at 6.2 percent in October of 2014 from a revised September figure. The number of unemployed persons increased by 7,100 to 772,100.
Published on 2014-11-06

Australia's Unemployment Rate Edges Up in September
Seasonally adjusted jobless rate in Australia increased 0.1 percentage point to 6.1 percent in September of 2014 from a revised 6.0 percent in both August and July. The number of unemployed persons increased by 11,000 to 746,600.
Published on 2014-10-09

Australia Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.1% in August
Australian jobless rate decreased to 6.1 percent in August of 2014 from a 12-year high of 6.4 percent reported in July. The economy added 121 thousand jobs, the highest monthly gain on record, driven by part-time employment.
Published on 2014-09-11

Australia Jobless Rate Jumps to 12-Year High
Australia's unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 6.4 percent in July of 2014, the highest level since June of 2002 as the number of people looking for work increased.
Published on 2014-08-07

Australia Unemployment Rate Up to 6% in June
Australian seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased by 0.1 percentage point to 6.0 percent in June of 2014, from a revised 5.9 percent in May. The number of unemployed persons increased by 20,300 to 741,700 in the month, while in trend terms the number of unemployed persons in June 2014 increased by 1,100 to 728,500.
Published on 2014-07-10

Australia Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.8% in May
Australia's unemployment rate remained steady at 5.8 percent in May 2014 (seasonally adjusted), while in trend terms the unemployment rate was also unchanged at 5.9 percent in the month. The number of unemployed persons increased by 3,200 to 717,100 in May 2014 (seasonally adjusted), while in trend terms the number of unemployed persons in May 2014 fell by 2,200 to 719,700.
Published on 2014-06-12

Australia's Jobless Rate Unchanged at 5.8% in April
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 5.8 per cent in April while the number of people employed increased by 14,200 to 11,572,900.
Published on 2014-05-08

Australia's Jobless Rate Down to 5.8% in March
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 5.8 percent in March while the number of people employed increased by 18,100 to 11,553,200.
Published on 2014-04-10

Australia's Unemployment Rate Stable in February
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed at 6 percent in February as more people joined the labour force. The employment surged by 47,300, the biggest gain in 13 months and above forecasts.
Published on 2014-03-13

Australia's Unemployment Rate Up to 6% in January
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 6.0 percent in January, the highest level since July of 2003.
Published on 2014-02-13

Australia's Employment Falls by 22.6K in December
The number of employed persons in Australia decreased by 22,600 in December 2013 to 11,629,500 persons. The jobless rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 5.8% in December 2013 (seasonally adjusted) when calculated using unrounded estimates, while in trend terms the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8% in December 2013.
Published on 2014-01-16

Australia's Unemployment Rate Up to 5.8% in November
Australia's jobless rate increased by less than 0.1 percentage points to 5.8 percent in November 2013 (seasonally adjusted) from 5.7 percent reported a month earlier. The number of unemployed persons increased by 3,400 to 712,500.
Published on 2013-12-12

Australia's Unemployment Rate up to 5.7% in October
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 5.7 per cent in October, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on November 7th. The trend unemployment rate increased by less than 0.1 percentage points to 5.8%.
Published on 2013-11-07

Australian Unemployment Rate Down to 5.6% in September
In September, Australia's adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points to 5.6 percent. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 14.7 thousand to 697 thousand.
Published on 2013-10-10

Australian Unemployment Slightly Up to 5.8% in August
In August, Australia's adjusted unemployment rate was up to 5.8 percent from 5.7 percent in the previous month. The number of unemployed persons increased by 9,400 to 714,100.
Published on 2013-09-12

Australian Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.7% in July
In July, Australia's unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.7 percent in both seasonally adjusted and unadjusted terms. The number of unemployed persons decreased slightly by 5,700 to 705,400.
Published on 2013-08-12

Australian Unemployment Up to 5.7% in June
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in June 2013, compared to a revised 5.6 percent in May. Australian employers hired more workers in June but the much more rapid growth in the population drove the jobless rate to its highest in almost four years.
Published on 2013-07-11

Australia Unemployment Rate Down to 5.5% in May
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was estimated at 5.5 percent in May, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on June 13th. While the number of employed increased by 1,100 to 11,663,300, the number of unemployed decreased by 3,600 to 682,900.
Published on 2013-06-13

Australia Unemployment Rate Down to 5.5% in April
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was estimated at 5.5 percent in April, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today. The ABS reported the number of people employed increased by 50 thousand to 11.663 million in April.
Published on 2013-05-09

Australia Unemployment Rate Up to 5.6% in March
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.2 percentage points to 5.6 per cent in March, the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced.
Published on 2013-04-11

Australia Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.4 Percent
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 5.4 percent in February. The number of people unemployed increased by 400 people to 660,000 in February, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Published on 2013-03-14

Australia's Unemployment Rate Remained Steady in January
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Australia remained unchanged at 5.4 percent in January of 2013.
Published on 2013-02-07

Australia's Unemployment Rate at 5.4% in December
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 5.4 per cent in December, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today.
Published on 2013-01-17

Australia's Unemployment at 5.2 Percent in November
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage point to 5.2 per cent in November, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Published on 2012-12-06

Australia's Unemployment Remains at 5.4 Percent in October
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly but the rounded estimate remained at 5.4 per cent in October.
Published on 2012-11-08

Australia's Unemployment Increases to 5.4 Percent in September
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.3 percentage points to 5.4 per cent in September, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on October 11.
Published on 2012-10-11

Australia's Unemployment Decreases to 5.1% in August
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage point to 5.1 per cent in August, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on September 6th.
Published on 2012-09-06

Australia's Unemployment at 5.2% in July
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was at 5.2 per cent in July, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on August 9th.
Published on 2012-08-09

Australia's Unemployment Rate Up to 5.2% in June
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 5.2 per cent in June, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on July 12th.
Published on 2012-07-12

Australia's Unemployment Down to 4.9% in April
Australia's unemployment rate decreased 0.2 pts to 4.9%. The male unemployment rate decreased 0.2 pts to 4.8% and the female unemployment rate decreased 0.2 pts to 5.1%.
Published on 2012-05-10

Australia's Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.2% in March
Employment increased 44,000 (0.4%) to 11,491,200. Full-time employment increased 15,800 (0.2%) to 8,080,400 and part-time employment increased 28,200 (0.8%) to 3,410,900.
Published on 2012-04-12

Australia's Unemployment Rate Up to 5.2% in February
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 5.2 per cent in February.
Published on 2012-03-08

Australia's Unemployment Rate Down to 5.1% in January
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage points to 5.1 per cent in January, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Published on 2012-02-16

Australia Unemployment Rate Unchanged in December
Australia unemployment rate remained steady at 5.2% in December. Employment decreased 29,300 (0.3%) to 11,421,300.
Published on 2012-01-19

Australia's Unemployment Rate Up to 5.3% in November
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 5.3 percent in November, with the number of people in work falling as businesses cut costs.
Published on 2011-12-08

Australia's Unemployment Rate Stable at 5.2%
Australia's unemployment decreased 5,700 (0.9%) to 630,800. The number of persons looking for part-time work decreased 15,400 to 165,800 and the number of persons looking for full-time work increased 9,800 to 465,000.
Published on 2011-11-10

Australia's Unemployment Rate at 5.2% in September
The seasonally adjusted Australian unemployment rate was 5.2 per cent in September, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announced on October 13.
Published on 2011-10-13

Australia's Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.3% in August
The seasonally adjusted Australian unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 5.3 per cent in August, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on September 9.
Published on 2011-09-08

Australia's Unemployment Rate Raises to 5.1% in July
The seasonally adjusted Australian unemployment rate increased 0.2 percentage points to 5.1 per cent in July, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Published on 2011-08-11

Australia's Unemployment Steady at 4.9% in June
The seasonally adjusted Australian unemployment rate was steady at 4.9 per cent in June, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on July 7.
Published on 2011-07-07

Australia’s Unemployment Rate Held Steady in May
Australia’s jobless rate held steady at 4.9% in May, while slower jobs growth pushed back the likelihood of another interest-rate hike by the nation’s central bank anytime soon.
Published on 2011-06-09

Australia's Unemployment Rate Steady at 4.9% in April
The seasonally adjusted Australian unemployment rate was steady at 4.9 per cent in April, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on May 12.
Published on 2011-05-12

Australia's Unemployment Drops to 4.9% in March
The seasonally adjusted Australian unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage points to 4.9 per cent in March, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on April 7.
Published on 2011-04-07

Australia's Unemployment Rate Unchanged in February
The Australian unemployment rate stood unchanged at 5.0 per cent seasonally adjusted in February, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on March 10.
Published on 2011-03-10

Australia's Unemployment Rate Unchanged in January
The Australian unemployment rate stood at 5.0 per cent in January, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on February 10.
Published on 2011-02-10

Australia's Unemployment Rate Drops to 5% in December
Australia's unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points to 5.0 per cent in December 2010 (seasonally adjusted).
Published on 2011-01-13

Australia's Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.2%
The Australian unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points to 5.2 per cent in November, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on December 9.
Published on 2010-12-10

Australian Unemployment Falls
The Australian unemployment rate declined to 5.1% in August, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a drop that surpassed economist expectations.
Published on 2010-09-09

Australian Unemployment Falls
The Australian unemployment rate declined to 5.1% in August, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a drop that surpassed economist expectations.
Published on 2010-09-09

Australian Unemployment Rises in July
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 5.3 percent in July as the number of people entering the work force outpaced growth in new jobs.
Published on 2010-08-12

Australia Added 26,900 Jobs in May
Australian employers added workers in May for a third straight month, underscoring the central bank’s assessment that economic growth will accelerate this year as a mining investment boom stokes hiring.
Published on 2010-06-10

Australia Employment Rises for Second Month
Australia’s job growth accelerated in April, propelled by full-time employment, indicating diminished slack in an economy fueled by resource shipments to China.
Published on 2010-05-13

Australia Jobless Rate Holds at 5.3%
Australian employers added more workers in March, keeping the unemployment rate at almost half the level of the U.S. and Europe and underscoring central bank Governor Glenn Stevens’ decision to boost borrowing costs.
Published on 2010-04-08

Australian Employment Rose Less Than Expected
Australian employers added fewer workers in February than economists forecast, giving central bank Governor Glenn Stevens scope to slow the pace of future interest-rate increases.
Published on 2010-03-10

Australia's Jobless Rate Drops to 5.3%
Australian employers added workers for a fifth straight month in January and the jobless rate fell 0.2 percentage points from December 2009.
Published on 2010-02-10

Australian Employers Add 35,200 Workers
Australian employment soared for a fourth straight month as companies added three times more jobs than economists estimated.
Published on 2010-01-13

Australian Employment Soars
Australian employment soared for a third straight month as companies added six times more jobs than economists estimated.
Published on 2009-12-09