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Why a surprise jump in unemployment isn’t as bad as it sounds

  • Written by Jeff Borland, Professor of Economics, The University of Melbourne

New figures show Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.3% – its highest level since late 2021 – in June this year, up from 4.1% in May.

While this is bad news, it’s not as bad as it might seem. Higher unemployment came from more people looking for work. In the long run, that’s good...

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How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

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Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

The narrative around changing attitudes to car ownership has long focused on Gen Z. Younger Australians are often portrayed as the generation movi...