Unemployment
Labor hails ‘strongest start for jobs growth’ of any Australian government
Analysis shows more than 330,000 jobs gained in past year, but treasurer concedes inflation needs to cool
Amy Remeikis
21, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
The Australian economy lost 27,100 full-time jobs in April as unemployment rose to 3.7%
UBS economist says jobs report ‘weaker than expected’ and makes an RBA rate hike in June ‘unlikely’
Peter Hannam
18, May, 2023 @1:35 AM
Labor’s net zero authority wins backing after workers call for help to leave fossil fuel industry
Energy minister says body will ‘focus like a laser on any obstacles to job creation and investment’
Peter Hannam
05, May, 2023 @5:48 AM
Jobseeker: what we know before the budget, who will benefit and who won’t
Under consideration is a lift in welfare payments for the over-55s but critics say too many younger people would miss out
Luke Henriques-Gomes Social affairs and inequality editor
03, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Katy Gallagher ‘unchanged’ on stage-three tax cuts, won’t commit to raising jobseeker
Leaving welfare payments at current rate ‘unconscionable and grossly irresponsible’, says anti-poverty body
Amy Remeikis
23, Apr, 2023 @1:54 AM
Greens blasts ‘centre-right’ Albanese government after Labor rules out substantial jobseeker boost
Adam Bandt says ALP not progressive and is ‘making economic decisions Scott Morrison would have been proud of’
Amy Remeikis
19, Apr, 2023 @6:24 AM
Birmingham under fire over voice stance – as it happened
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Elias Visontay and Natasha May (earlier)
13, Apr, 2023 @8:49 AM
Unemployment rate holds steady as Australian employers add 72,000 full-time jobs
At 3.5% the unemployment rate remains near its lowest since the mid-1970s
Peter Hannam
13, Apr, 2023 @3:40 AM
Scrap ‘punitive’ mutual obligation system for Australia’s jobseekers, job agency tells inquiry
Another key industry player suggested government should shut down the work-for-the-dole scheme
Luke Henriques-Gomes Social affairs and inequality editor
16, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
Australia’s unemployment rate climbs to 3.7% in January, higher than economists expected
Succession of interest rate rises by the RBA trims jobs growth as unemployment jumps to its highest level since May 2022
Peter Hannam Economics correspondent
16, Feb, 2023 @4:01 AM
More light and less heat would be appreciated at Philip Lowe’s next grilling on Friday
Lost in the questioning from hostile senators was much insight into why the Reserve Bank wants to keep raising rates
Peter Hannam Economics correspondent
15, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
Australia’s white paper industry is dead, leaving rural communities to pick through the pulp
Last remaining manufacturer Opal will cease production of Reflex at the Maryvale mill, with up to 200 jobs in doubt
Katherine Wilson
15, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
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