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2026.10.1500:30:00UTC+00Australian Employment Swings Sharply Negative in September, Shedding 39.3K Jobs

Australia’s labour market saw a sharp reversal in September 2026, with total employment dropping by 39.3K, according to the latest figures updated on 15 October 2026. The decline follows a strong August performance, when employment had risen by 39.5K, underscoring growing volatility in the jobs landscape.

The swing from robust job creation in August to a comparable-sized contraction in September suggests a rapid cooling in labour demand within a single month. While the data does not yet clarify which sectors drove the decline, the sudden shift will likely heighten attention on broader economic conditions and policy responses as markets assess whether this marks the beginning of a more persistent weakening in Australia’s employment momentum.

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