Full-time and part-time jobs still rising

Jobs growth continues, with ABS labour force figures released in May showing employment rose by a further 25,400 in April to 10.71 million

(seasonally adjusted).

Full-time employment grew by 19,000 to 7.66 million, while part-time employment was up 6,300 to 3.05 million.

Workforce participation also increased by 0.1pp to 65.4pp.

Unemployment rose 16,900 to 469,800 (seasonally adjusted). The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate climbed 0.1pp to 4.2%.

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