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Australia’s Jobs Market Is Slowing. What Happens Next?

By Shannon Barlow • August 21, 2026
Australia’s unemployment rate has risen to 4.5%, its highest level in nearly five years, as hiring slows and competition for roles increases. We look at what the latest labour market figures mean for Australian employers and jobseekers, how New Zealand’s experience provides useful perspective, and why the next stage of

Legal Talent Retention: What Law Firms Need to Get Right

By Kim Padmore • August 5, 2026
Discover what law firms need to get right to attract, retain and develop top legal talent in a changing workforce.
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Australia Market Analysis: 2026 Workforce Priorities

By people2people • August 2, 2026
Explore Australia’s 2026 hiring outlook, including skills shortages, selective recruitment, AI literacy, internal mobility and changing employer expectations.

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