Australia Jobless Rate Rises to 4.3% as Full-Time Jobs Decline in February
Australia’s jobs data for February 2026 delivered a surprise that has economists and everyday workers talking. New figures show the unemployment rate climbed to 4.3%, rising from 4.1% in January, even as more people entered the workforce and total jobs grew. What makes this twist striking is that the gain came mainly from part‑time roles,…