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AUSTRALIA: SEEK note that "in the fortnight ended 31 May we saw an increase in

job advertising of 49.2% compared to the average of the month of April. This is

a further uplift from 26.8% and 39.7% in the previous two-week periods. Whilst

this continued growth is positive, we are seeing signs that our job ad volume

data is showing a slower rate of growth compared to the start of May. As we head

into June, we traditionally see a slowing of job ad posting due to the end of

the financial year with a boost in July and August when budgets are reset. It

will be interesting to see if the easing of restrictions, the economic measures

put in place by the government and the new financial year translates to more

jobs advertised in July. All states and territories showed growth in the last

two weeks. Queensland is leading the pack with 62.5% more jobs advertised in the

last two weeks compared to April's average."