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Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.3 Per Cent in March

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports the unemployment rate remained at 4.3 per cent in March 2026, with employment increasing by approximately 7,000 people and the participation rate recorded at 66.6 per cent. FLIR – Pressure Point: Persistent labour market...

Sugary Drink Purchases Higher in Disadvantaged Areas

Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows households in the most socioeconomically disadvantaged areas purchased approximately 26 per cent more sugar-sweetened drinks than the national average, while those in the least disadvantaged areas purchased around 29 per cent...

Population Growth Driven by Net Overseas Migration

Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows net overseas migration added approximately 311,000 people to Australia’s population in the year to September 2025, accounting for around three-quarters of total growth of approximately 423,600 people. This represents a net...