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Australia's Job Vacancies Plummet; New Zealand Follows Suit

9/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Australia's vacancies have fallen; Jonny Peters advises New Zealanders to research and secure offers before moving.
ABS reports 2.7% drop in vacancies May–Aug 2025; New Zealand vacancies fell 7.6% year to June 2025.
Dong Nai Job Fair in Vietnam drew 34 enterprises seeking nearly 6,000 workers.
Aldi plans 4,500 seasonal hires in the United Kingdom for the holidays.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 global financial crisis triggered a surge in unemployment, with the U.S. jobless rate peaking at 10%. This crisis reflected broader labor market contractions in developed nations, including a 2.7% drop in job vacancies in Australia and a 7.6% decline in New Zealand. The aftermath has reshaped workforce dynamics, prompting companies like Aldi to hire 4,500 seasonal workers to meet fluctuating demand.

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Story summary

Australia's vacancies have fallen; Jonny Peters advises New Zealanders to research and secure offers before moving.
ABS reports 2.7% drop in vacancies May–Aug 2025; New Zealand vacancies fell 7.6% year to June 2025.
Dong Nai Job Fair in Vietnam drew 34 enterprises seeking nearly 6,000 workers.
Aldi plans 4,500 seasonal hires in the United Kingdom for the holidays.

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