The unemployment rate has risen to 7.5 per cent - its highest level in 22 years - as the Australian economy reels from the coronavirus pandemic.
Jobless rate edges higher to 7.5 per cent
Victoria's ramped-up coronavirus restrictions is expected to push up the jobless rate. (AAP) Source: AAP
The unemployment rate rose to 7.5 per cent in July as more people sought work, despite the number of people in employment jumping by 114,700.
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