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Upper facade of the Reserve Bank of Australia building in Sydney, photographed in 2025
Work & City Life/Oct 15, 2026

Australia’s September employment fell by 39,300: why the monthly estimate needs a trend check

Australia’s September employment estimate weakened, but full-time work and hours increased. Participation, trend data and a wide sampling interval explain why one month cannot establish a lasting downturn.