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Unemployment has increased fractionally in the South Burnett during the COVID pandemic according to new ABS data, but our region’s increase has been smaller than some of our neighbours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 18, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unemployment in the South Burnett has remained fairly constant throughout the COVID pandemic, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).<\/p>\n

The ABS collects data on the number of people in the South Burnett aged between 15 and 64 receiving Jobseeker or Youth Allowance payments.<\/p>\n

The latest figures – comparing March 2020 and December 2021 – shows unemployment rose by just 0.4 per cent, from 12 per cent to 12.4 per cent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This shows the South Burnett’s economy was not heavily affected by the pandemic unlike other parts of Australia which were forced into lockdowns.<\/p>\n

However, the local rate of unemployment is almost 4.4 per cent higher than the current Queensland regional average (8 per cent).<\/p>\n

It is also 5.5 per cent higher than the Queensland-wide average (6.9 per cent).<\/p>\n

Neighbouring regions such as the North Burnett and Gympie fared slightly worse during the same period.<\/p>\n

North Burnett unemployment rose from 9 per cent to 11.1 per cent, while Gympie’s increased from 10.2 per cent to 10.9 per cent.<\/p>\n

On Friday, South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto welcomed the latest data.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I think these unemployment figures are a tribute to the resilience of our region’s small businesses,” Mayor Otto said.<\/p>\n

“While we were fortunate to escape the lockdowns Brisbane and its neighbours endured, the COVID pandemic has been difficult for many of our small businesses – particularly those in hospitality.<\/p>\n

“But they’ve been flexible and adapted to it, and it’s paid off.”<\/p>\n

The Mayor said he also thought the South Burnett’s population was growing again, which would have a positive effect on the region’s economy.<\/p>\n

He looked forward to the release of the latest Census data in the latter part of this year to confirm this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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