Australian unemployment rises to 4.6% despite strong job creation
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in August 2026, up from 4.5% in July and above market expectations, according to official labor market data.
The reading represents the highest unemployment rate since November 2021.
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