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The jobless front: state by state

September 9, 2010

Poll: What's your view of the current strength of the jobs market?

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It's getting stronger - and I'm looking for a new job

31%

It's improving - but I'm cautious about leaving my current position

35%

It's still grim - I'm worried about losing my job, or I can't get one

25%

I'm not employed and not looking

9%

Total votes: 2179.

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Poll closed 10 Sep, 2010

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Seasonally adjusted unemployment rate state by state:

State    August   July    Year ago

NSW     5%        5.5%   6.1%

Vic       5.5%     5.5%   6.2%

Qld       5.4%     5.6%   5.5%

SA       5.4%     5.1%    5.8%

WA      4.5%     4.4%    5.4%

Tas      6%       6.6%    5.2%

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