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Sunday, August 07

Confidence plummets as lockdown in three states hammers economy

Confidence among Australians has suffered its biggest weekly drop since the early stages of the pandemic as the country undergoes a series of lockdowns in efforts to tame the virus.

'Strong and resilient': Jobless rate tumbles to lowest in more than a decade

Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 4.9 per cent in June, with Queensland’s jobless figure also tumbling to 5.1 per cent, the best result in more than a decade.

Reserve Bank Governor Phillip Lowe and Employment Minister Stuart Robert say the CentreLink queues may shrink further(File image).

Feds admit jobless could fall through the cracks under budget changes

The Morrison Government has talked up the benefits of changes to income support obligations but a newly released document reveals the risks.

'Truly remarkable': PM's praise as jobless rate plunges to 5.8 per cent

Scott Morrison has talked up the recovery in employment, which has seen the unemployment rate shrink to 5.8 per cent.

Long-awaited boost to JobSeeker amid ongoing unemployment challenge

Unemployed workers are set to receive a modest boost to fortnightly JobSeeker payments once coronavirus supplements are scrapped.