Afternoon Update: low jobless figure raises chances of rate hike; more dog attacks in Queensland; and Arnie in pothole mischief

Strong labour demand coupled with an expected high CPI result for the March quarter would make more rate hikes likely, according to some economists. Photograph: Paul Braven/AAP

Good afternoon. The latest labour market results are in and the national unemployment rate has held firm at 3.5% – which might prompt the Reserve Bank to resume lifting interest rates.

Strong labour demand coupled with an expected high CPI result for the March quarter would make more rate hikes likely, according to some economists. Meanwhile, self-described misogynist Andrew Tate is facing fresh sexual assault claims with civil action launched in the UK.