Over 108,000 Australians lose jobs as unemployment hits 4.7 percent
More than 108,000 Australians lost their jobs in July and August, with unemployment rising to 4.7 percent in September. Perth-based marketing manager Saskia Tjahja, who was made redundant in September, described job hunting as 'anxiety-inducing' amid fierce competition. As job applications increase, LinkedIn data shows 70 percent believe finding work has become harder.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 18:38 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 18:40 UTC
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