NSW unemployment hits five-year low
By James Harkness · 19 October 2017 · Locked
By James Harkness · 19 October 2017 · Locked
The numbers are in, and NSW is leading the pack with a five-year low unemployment rate. But what's driving this surge in job creation, and what does it mean for the future of the state's economy?
Unemployment has hit a five-year low in NSW, dropping to 4.6% – more than a full percentage point below the next best state and almost a full percentage point below the national average. The latest figures from the ABS show 21,100 new jobs were added in September, about 2.5 times more than Victoria, the next closest state. […]
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