Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Patrick Commins Economics editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Patrick Commins Economics editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Latest data also shows unemployment at highest level since the pandemic, which analysts doubt will stop RBA hiking interest rates
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Australians are “scrambling” to find more work to cover soaring living expenses and prepare for higher mortgage costs, economists say, after new data showed unemployment ticked up to it’s highest rate since the pandemic.
The key jobless figure lifted to 4.6% in August, from 4.5% the month before, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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