Australian job ads post surprise September uptick as hiring bottoms out

By Yajush Gupta · 21 October 2025 · News

Australian job ads post surprise September uptick as hiring bottoms out

Australian job market sees unexpected boost in September

A surprise uptick in job ads has left experts scratching their heads. Could a minimum wage increase be the key to a labour market turnaround?

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Summary

Advertised salaries climbed 3.5% annually in September, likely boosted by Fair Work's minimum wage increase. Dr Blair Chapman unpacks the labour market's mixed signals.