by Eleanor Bailey | May 23, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
The rise in the national unemployment rate has resulted in a staggering 30,000 more Australians being without work. In April 2024, the Labour Force survey participation increased by 0.1 per cent, reaching 66.7 per cent. This rise was inclusive of both employed and...
by Brianna Movrin | May 15, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Govt & Politics, News
It is anticipated that unemployed Australians will only experience temporary joblessness, as data indicates that the nation’s unemployment rate remains relatively stable. This year, the highest recorded unemployment rate was 4.1 per cent in January, and although...
by Isabel Milligan | May 26, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
According to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the Wage Price Index (WPI) showed a 0.8 percent increase in the March quarter of 2023 on a seasonally adjusted basis. On an annual basis, the WPI rose by 3.7 percent. Currently, wage growth...
by Keeley Hurry | May 19, 2023 | News
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced a rise in the unemployment rate and an increase in working hours. According to the ABS, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.7 per cent last month from February, a 0.1 per cent increase. Despite...
by Xoese Attipoe | May 12, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which measures the changes in the prices of a basket of goods and services commonly consumed by households in Australia, showing a significant ongoing increase in food...