Mining's Economic Contribution Smaller than People Think

The World Today with Eleanor Hall

BRENDAN TREMBATH: The latest figures from the bureau of statistics show the unemployment rate has risen for the second straight month. Like last month, a fall in full-time jobs was partially offset by a rise in part-time work.

To discuss the figures, I am joined by business reporter Michael Janda. Michael, how bad are today's figures?

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