2026.04.1601:30:00UTC+00Australia’s Job Creation Cools Sharply in March as Employment Growth Slows

Australia’s labour market showed a marked loss of momentum in March, with employment change easing to 17.9K, down sharply from the previous reading of 48.9K. The latest figure, covering March 2026, underscores a slowdown in job creation compared with the earlier pace reported for the same month.

The updated data, released on 16 April 2026, suggest that while the Australian economy is still adding jobs, the rate of employment growth has moderated significantly. This shift may prompt markets and policymakers to reassess the strength and durability of the country’s labour market expansion in the months ahead.