Editorial: Australia courts young workers while our Govt pulls the ladder up

PremiumOpinionHome / Business / Economy / EmploymentOpinion byNZ Herald14 May, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readYoung people are finding it tough to get jobs. Photo / 123rfYoung people are finding it tough to get jobs. Photo / 123rfYoung Kiwis are finding it tough to get a job and that’s likely to get worse this year.While overall unemployment ticked down in the first three months of 2026, falling from 5.4% to 5.3%, the underlying figures for those under 25 are much bleaker.

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Editorial: Australia courts young workers while our Govt pulls the ladder up

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