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Australia's Job Growth Driven by Non-Market Sector Surge

5/27/2025

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Deloitte's Quarterly Employment Forecasts Report reveals strong job growth in Australia, fueled by government spending.
Non-market sector jobs, including health care and education, represent 80% of employment gains.
Labour productivity in the non-market sector has declined by 5.7%, hitting a 20-year low.
Market sector employment growth is projected at 1.2% for 2024-25.
Non-market sector jobs are expected to increase by 4.9%, highlighting dependence on taxpayer funding.

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Deloitte's Quarterly Employment Forecasts Report reveals strong job growth in Australia, fueled by government spending.
Non-market sector jobs, including health care and education, represent 80% of employment gains.
Labour productivity in the non-market sector has declined by 5.7%, hitting a 20-year low.
Market sector employment growth is projected at 1.2% for 2024-25.
Non-market sector jobs are expected to increase by 4.9%, highlighting dependence on taxpayer funding.