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Unemployment Rate

Australian Unemployment Rate

Unemployment rate is the percentage of individuals eligible for work and are currently looking for employment but unable to secure a position. Rising unemployment is a negative indicator that foreshadows a probable reduction in consumer spending.

Date Value Previous Change
Apr 2012 4.9 5.2 -0.30 
Mar 2012 5.2 5.2 -- 
Feb 2012 5.2 5.1 +0.10 
Jan 2012 5.1 5.2 -0.10 
Dec 2011 5.2 5.2 -- 
Nov 2011 5.2 5.2 -- 
Oct 2011 5.2 5.3 -0.10 
Sep 2011 5.3 5.3 -- 
Aug 2011 5.3 5.1 +0.20 
Jul 2011 5.1 5.0 +0.10