CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 22 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release:
Australia's job market continues to deliver strong outcomes under the Albanese Government, with a record number of people in work, and the unemployment rate remaining low.
Australia's unemployment rate decreased in December, to 4.1percent. The labour force participation rate rose to 66.7percent, showing that Australians are staying engaged in work or finding work.
In December 65,200 more people were in work, which takes the number of Australians employed to a record high of 14,684,100.
The data paints a picture of a labour market continuing to grow, creating opportunities for all Australians with full‑time jobs accounting for the vast majority...