Unemployment

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The good(ish) news is that this week we had the strongest indicator yet that inflation is easing, while unemployment remains low. The bad news is that the rental crisis continues, with rental prices rising at the fastest rate since 1988. TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain why this is all happening, and what it means for you, in the deep dive.

australia's unemployment rate february 2023

The rate of unemployment in Australia fell in February

Australia’s unemployment rate fell from 3.7% to 3.5% in February, returning to the same level as December 2022.

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