The International Labour Market Update provides labour market data and information for Australia and selected overseas countries and country groups.
The August 2026 edition shows:
- Labour market conditions are weakening across OECD economies, with unemployment rates rising, employment growth slowing and labour shortages continuing to ease.
- Global economic growth is expected to slow in 2026, including across emerging and developing economies, according to projections from the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Growth in labour force participation is expected to decline across OECD countries, reflecting changing labour market conditions and participation trends.
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