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South Australia Hits Record Employment with 20,000 New Jobs

2/21/2025

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South Australia achieved a record employment level of 971,900, adding nearly 20,000 jobs in one month.
Since the State Election, over 73,000 jobs were created, with 54% being full-time positions.
The unemployment rate decreased to 4.1%, aligning with the national average.
The participation rate increased to 64.3%, the highest in 46 years.
More than one million individuals are now employed or actively seeking work in the state.

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Story summary

South Australia achieved a record employment level of 971,900, adding nearly 20,000 jobs in one month.
Since the State Election, over 73,000 jobs were created, with 54% being full-time positions.
The unemployment rate decreased to 4.1%, aligning with the national average.
The participation rate increased to 64.3%, the highest in 46 years.
More than one million individuals are now employed or actively seeking work in the state.