Jul 23, 2026 – 12.05pmMore than 76,000 people found work last month and the share of the adult population with a job or looking for one hit a 13-month-high, raising the prospect of another interest rate rise before the end of the year.About 29,300 people found full-time work in June while 47,000 people secured part-time work, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said on Thursday, better than market expectations for employment gains of 15,000.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles