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Jacob Shteyman and Zac de Silva

Australian economy 'island of security' in risky seas

The treasurer has talked up low unemployment and Australia's economy being an "island of security". (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The nation's economy is an "island of security" says Treasurer Jim Chalmers despite less certainty about interest rate cuts among economists after stronger-than-expected jobs data.

Dr Chalmers hailed low unemployment in a speech to investors in Sydney, saying 1.2 million jobs had been created since Labor won office in May 2022.

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