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First Nations
Top 10 industries (in descending order) for First Nations recruitment in the March 2023 Quarter are: Observations:
• First Nations peoples represent 3.8% of Australia’s population, yet represent 20% of those who receive unemployment benefits. This shows a significant overrepresentation of First Nations peoples who are struggling to find work in Australia and rely upon Government support.
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• Administration and Office Support fell from 6th to 10th position and Retail slipped from 4th to 6th while Transport & Logistics accounted for a greater share of First Nations employment in the quarter, rising from 5th to 3rd ranking.
• From the age of 30, women (both First Nations and Non-First Nations), are 16% more likely to rely upon unemployment benefits than men.
