Australia Employment Change 19 November 2026
Australia Employment Change 19 November 2026: the October 2026 figure is due at 00:30 UTC. The last release came in at -39.3K for September 2026 against a forecast of 20K. Of the last 12 releases, 5 came in above the forecast and 7 below it.
These figures were verified on 22 Oct 2026 from the source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. This page reports the release as published: the figures and what a print like it usually does to the currency.
What a surprise usually does
Above the forecast: A strong employment gain can support the Australian dollar as markets see less reason for the RBA to cut rates, especially if full-time jobs also rise.
Below the forecast: A weak or negative result can weigh on the currency by increasing concern about labour-market cooling and possible rate cuts.
In line with the forecast: The currency may still move on the unemployment rate, participation or job composition, but the headline itself is usually subdued.
