Tasmania again records lowest unemployment rate in the nation

Tasmania has once again recorded the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Treasurer, Eric Abetz, said the latest figures show there are almost 285,500 Tasmanians in the workforce, with the unemployment rate sitting at 4.0 per cent.

“Our Government is delivering real outcomes for Tasmanians,” the Treasurer said.

“Our unemployment rate has remained at or below 4.2 per cent for four years.”

The Treasurer said the State’s overall economic results continue to show strength.

“Tasmania’s economy is thriving, now worth a record $42.8 billion and continuing to grow,” the Treasurer said.

“Since we came to Government, the number of Tasmanians in work has grown by over 51,000 people.

"Our business confidence and conditions are strong, showing we are setting Tasmania up for success.

“We are delivering for Tasmania by working together to move our State forward.”