Economic Buzz: Australia job growth steadies as full-time hiring rebounds

Australia?s job market showed modest recovery in September 2025, adding 14,900 jobs after a revised 11,800 loss in August. Full-time employment rebounded by 8,700, while part-time jobs rose 6,300, indicating a softer pace of hiring. The participation rate inched up to 67.0%, and the employment-to-population ratio stayed steady at 64.0%. On an annual basis, total employment grew 1.3%, suggesting steady but cautious labor market conditions amid a cooling economy.

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