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February 2017 Report
February 2017
- The Labourforce / Impex TL&SC Job Index fell 2.6% from the record high set in December
- This is the normal seasonal cycle rather than anything more profound
- Temporary and Contract job opportunities fell 7.4% while permanent fell jut 0.3%
- All states and territories fell in January with the exception of SA/NT which grew by 2.7%
- Queensland grew substantially last year while WA remains the weakest state by a long mark
- Road Transport fell a whopping 11.4%, higher than previous Januarys
- Both clerical and managerial job opportunities disappointed in January
- All industries experienced a fall in job vacancies with the notable exception of Manufacturing
- It is only Mining, Utilities and Construction where demand remains weak
