Tasmania's Unemployment Rate Remains the Lowest
Tasmania has once again recorded the lowest unemployment rate in the country, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
With over 286,000 Tasmanians in the workforce, the unemployment rate stands at 4.0 per cent. Since being elected in 2014, the Liberal Government has created more than 51,000 jobs.
Whether it's our high-vis army, targeted investments into key initiatives or giving the private sector room to move - we are keeping Tasmanians employed
Treasurer Eric Abetz stated that the Government's efforts have improved Tasmania's participation rate, adding to the good news. The Government aims to keep the unemployment rate low, giving businesses confidence and backing Tasmanian jobs to keep the economy growing.
Key highlights include:
- Unemployment rate: 4.0 per cent
- Workforce: over 286,000 Tasmanians
- Jobs created since 2014: over 51,000
Author's summary: Tasmania's unemployment rate remains the lowest in the country.