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flag Australia’s job growth in August 2025 was modest, with unemployment rising to 5.2% despite a 0.2% increase in filled positions.

flag In August 2025, Australia’s labor market saw a 0.2% rise in filled jobs, adding 4,814 positions to reach 2.35 million, with gains across goods-producing, service, and primary industries. flag Despite this uptick, employment remains below year-earlier levels, with a 0.7% decline over the past year, and the unemployment rate rose to 5.2%, reflecting ongoing economic challenges. flag Job growth is uneven, with declines in construction and manufacturing offset by gains in education and health, while younger workers face persistent hiring difficulties. flag The Reserve Bank expects unemployment to rise slightly further, and economists stress that sustained economic growth and policy action beyond interest rate cuts—such as increased social support and workforce investment—are needed to strengthen the labor market.

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