West Australians seek more work hours as unemployment rises to 4.7%
Over 76,000 West Australians sought more work hours in May as cost-of-living pressures mount, according to WA Liberal senator Dean Smith. This marked a 12,500-person increase since January 2023, the highest demand since November 2020. The state's unemployment rate rose from 3.8 percent to 4.7 percent in 16 months, reflecting growing financial hardship.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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