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21.05.202601:30:00UTC+00Australia’s Full-Time Employment Contracts in April, Reversing March Surge

Australia’s labor market showed signs of cooling in April 2026, as full-time employment fell by 10.7K, reversing a strong gain recorded a month earlier. The latest data, updated on 21 May 2026, contrasts sharply with March 2026, when full-time employment increased by 63.4K.

The shift from robust growth to contraction suggests that underlying labor demand may be softening after a period of solid hiring. While a single month’s decline does not establish a trend, the negative April print will likely draw close attention from analysts and policymakers monitoring the resilience of Australia’s job market and its implications for wage growth and broader economic momentum.

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