The Australian labour market continued its gradual improvement throughout 2018,…
The Australian labour market continued its gradual improvement throughout 2018, underpinned by strong growth in full-time jobs and greater opportunity for younger workers. But falling property prices and an uncertain trade outlook threaten to slow growth in 2019.
November AU Labour Force Survey: Australia’s Underemployment Problem
A somewhat mixed labour force report to end the year, with participation reaching a new record high but no improvement in underemployment or the underutilisation rate.
Australian Low Wage Growth: Was It Inevitable?
Even though the labour market is now getting better, wages aren’t rising as much as in past periods of improvement.
October AU Labour Force Survey: Full-time Employment Leads the Charge
Another strong month for the Australian labour market, particularly among full-time opportunities. Wage growth also took a step in the right direction
September AU Labour Force Survey: Another Step Forward
Recent positive trends continued in September, with the unemployment rate easing further and the improvement driven by full-time opportunities.
August AU Labour Force Survey: A Big Improvement
In August, the Australian unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in almost six-years but it was the improvement in the broader measures of unemployment that stole the show.
Back to top