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January 2024 Australian Labour Market for Migrants report released

The January 2024 Australian Labour Market for Migrants report is out now.

News and updates 31 January 2024
Jan 2024 ALMM

2023 IVI index points to resilience of the job market

Following a robust recovery after COVID-19, the consistent demand for jobs was the hallmark of 2023. Read the year in review for an updated analysis.

News and updates 01 February 2024
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Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing is a small employing industry. Around 2.1% of workers have their main job in this industry.
Businesses in this industry are mainly involved in activities like:
* growing crops
* raising animals
* growing and harvesting timber
* harvesting fish and other animals from farms or their natural habitats
A large share of the workforce is employed in regional Australia.
Median earnings are $1,372 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,700.

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Mining

Mining is a small employing industry. Around 2.2% of workers have their main job in this industry.
Mining covers the exploration and extraction of minerals, oil and gas. Activities in the Mining industry include:
* mining preparation work
* underground or open cut mining
* dredging
* quarrying
* well operations or evaporation pans.
Most jobs are in Western Australia and Queensland. Employment is mainly in regional or remote locations like Pilbara and Gladstone.
Median earnings are $2,649 per week, higher than all industries median earnings of $1,700.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing is a large employing industry. Around 6.1% of workers have their main job in this industry.
Manufacturing involves transforming materials, substances or components into new products like:
* food and beverages
* textiles, leather, clothing and footwear
* wood and paper products
* petroleum and coal products
* chemical, polymer and rubber products
* mineral and metal products
* machinery and equipment
* furniture and other products.
Median earnings are $1,531 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,700.

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Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services is a small employing industry. Around 1.3% of workers have their main job in this industry.
This industry includes:
* electricity generation, transmission and distribution
* gas supply through mains systems
* water storage, treatment, supply and drainage
* sewerage and waste collection, treatment and disposal.
Median earnings are $1,947 per week, higher than all industries median earnings of $1,700.

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Construction

Construction is a large employing industry. Around 9.5% of workers have their main job in this industry.
Businesses in this industry are mainly involved in activities like:
* demolition, clearing and site preparation
* residential and non-residential building
* heavy and civil engineering construction
* other construction services.
Median earnings are $1,598 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,700.

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Wholesale Trade

Wholesale Trade is a small employing industry. Around 2.5% of workers have their main job in this industry.
Wholesalers don't usually have a shop front to sell their items; they are the middle step between manufactures and retailers or businesses.
Median earnings are $1,610 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,700.

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Retail Trade

Retail Trade is the second largest employing industry. Around 9.2% of workers have their main job in this industry.
Retail Trade businesses are mainly involved in the purchase and onselling of goods to the general public. They usually trade from shop fronts that attract high numbers of walk-in customers, however the industry includes an increasing number of businesses involved in online retailing.
Median earnings are $1,334 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,700.

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Accommodation and Food Services

Accommodation and Food Services is a large employing industry. Around 6.6% of workers have their main job in this industry.
This industry includes:
* short-term accommodation providers
* cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services
* pubs, taverns, bars and clubs
* clubs providing hospitality services to members.
Median earnings are $1,300 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,700.

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