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Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly hit a five-year high of 4.7% following a loss of nearly 40,000 jobs, confounding market forecasts.

Despite the severe drop in part-time roles, full-time positions grew, leaving businesses in sectors like hospitality so desperate for casual staff that some are offering free food just to get job interviews.

Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly hit a five-year high of 4.7% following a loss of nearly 40,000 jobs, confounding market forecasts.
Despite the severe drop in part-time roles, full-time positions grew, leaving businesses in sectors like hospitality so desperate for casual staff that some are offering free food just to get job interviews.

40,000 jobs wiped: Why Australia’s job market hit a sudden 5-year high for unemployment

Brisbane City Council’s proposal to trial licensed bars on CityCat ferries has sparked intense pushback from the Australian Maritime Officers Union, which argues the idea lacks consultation and compromises safety. 

Union representative Tracy Ellis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that overwhelmed crews, dealing with high passenger numbers, cannot manage alcohol service, and to highlight ongoing industrial disputes over fair pay and strike rights.

Brisbane City Council&rsquo;s proposal to trial licensed bars on CityCat ferries has sparked intense pushback from the Australian Maritime Officers Union, which argues the idea lacks consultation and compromises safety. 
Union representative Tracy Ellis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that overwhelmed crews, dealing with high passenger numbers, cannot manage alcohol service, and to highlight ongoing industrial disputes over fair pay and strike rights.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews, October 16th, 2026

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