unemployment figures

Wednesday, September 23

SA jobless rate drops, along with participation figures

South Australia’s unemployment rate has stepped down from its previous 18 month high, dropping 0.6 per cent to 5.7 per cent in February, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force figures released today.

SA jobless rate jump highest in nation

South Australia’s unemployment rate has spiked, with the figure for February climbing almost a full percentage point despite a drop in the national jobless rate.

SA's jobless rate falls, but still highest in country

Thousands of jobs around the state are waiting to be filled as South Australia continues to record the highest unemployment rate in the country, despite a slight fall for December.