Concerns over rising unemployment as deficit worsens

The trade union movement says the federal government isn't giving enough priority to keeping Australians in work.

ACTU President Ged Kearney.

The trade union movement says the federal government isn't giving enough priority to keeping Australians in work.

The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook predicts unemployment will remain around 6 per cent for the next 12 months.

Greg Dyett reports.

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