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New Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released October 15 show the national unemployment rate rose to 4.7 percent in September after a sharp drop in employment, reigniting concern about the economy ahead of looming political and monetary decisions.
Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia meeting in late September, released today, say inflation remains too high and identify a mix of global and domestic drivers, reinforcing expectations of higher for longer interest rates and adding pressure on households, businesses and financial markets.
On October 11, 2026, Australia’s business lobby groups intensified warnings that the government’s recent measures to curb temporary migration will squeeze labour supply, raise costs for employers and slow growth, after a fresh round of detail and industry reactions emerged.