Research Guides: Economics11 Macroeconomics: Unemployment

Australian Bureau of Statistics: Labour Force, Australia
Headline estimates of employment, unemployment, underemployment, participation and hours worked from the monthly Labour Force Survey
RBA: Unemployment, it's measurement and types
The unemployment rate is the most commonly used indicator for understanding conditions in the labour market. The labour market is the term used by economists when talking about the supply of labour (from households) and demand for labour (by businesses and other organisations). The unemployment rate can also provide insights into how the economy is performing more generally, making it an important factor in thinking about monetary policy.
RBA: Types of unemployment
Parliament of Australia: Unemployment

Clickview: MACROECONOMICS S01 • E04 Economics and Employment

A high rate of employment, or a low rate of unemployment, is a key component of a healthy and growing economy. This video discusses the definition of an employed person, different types of unemployment and underemployment, and how unemployment can result in both economic advantages and disadvantages. Featuring real-life examples statistics and informative graphs and diagrams.