Australia's Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.7% as Jobs Dip in September
ABS figures released on 15 October 2026 show employment fell by 39,300 in September, but full-time jobs rose by 34,400. Here is what it means for skilled migrants.
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Australia Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds for 2026-27: New Minimums Explained
Since 1 July 2026, the minimum salary for most Australian employer-sponsored visas is AUD 79,423, and AUD 146,576 for the Specialist Skills stream.