Jobless rate rises

Newspaper job advertising in Canberra, Thursday, April 9, 2009. The jobless rate has soared to 5.7 per cent, rising at a faster pace than the government predicted just a few months ago. (AAP Image/Alan Porritt) NO ARCHIVING

Newspaper job advertising in Canberra, Thursday, April 9, 2009. Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Luca Bruno

Australia's unemployment rate has risen from 5.7 to 5.8 per cent in June despite an increase in the number of jobs created. It'll be on the Reserve Bank's mind when it meets to discuss interest rates in two weeks' time.



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