Unemployment rate hits highest level in five years | 9 News Australia
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With the national unemployment rate jumping to the highest record rate in almost five years, the Reserve Bank is facing pressure to hold off further interest rate rises. | *Subscribe and š: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia āŗ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ āŗ Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS āŗ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
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