EconomyAustralians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs as mortgage repayments and living costs rise

Economists say Australians are “scrambling” to find extra work as living expenses and mortgage costs climb. Unemployment rose unexpectedly from 4.5% in July to 4.6% in August, its highest level since the pandemic, but analysts say the increase is unlikely to deter the Reserve Bank of Australia from raising rates again next week.

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