Australia’s Labour Market Is Softening, but Skills Gaps Remain: What Employer Sponsors Should Take From the Latest Data
Australia’s labour market is becoming more competitive. The July 2026 edition of Jobs and Skills Australia’s Australian Labour Market for Migrants points to a labour market that remains resilient, but is showing signs of further softening. The national trend unemployment rate reached 4.4% in May 2026, compared with 4.1% a year earlier. For employers that […]