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Matthew Elmas

Economists discount unemployment rise amid ‘bright’ jobs outlook

Unemployment has risen for the first time in 10 months, but economists aren't worried. Photo: AAP

Australia’s unemployment rate ticked up for the first time in 10 months during August as more Australians looking for work offset a solid rise in employment.

Economists said the figures are a sign the jobs market is close to full capacity, with no signs yet that rising interest rates are weighing on employment numbers.

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