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Poppy Johnston

Hot jobs data bolsters case for another rate hike

The unemployment rate has fallen in every state and territory except for Queensland. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The job market remains in good shape but a return to a near 50-year unemployment low has reinvigorated the case for more interest rate hikes.

The jobless rate fell back to 3.5 per cent in February after an unexpected uptick to 3.7 per cent the previous month.

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