Government-Funded Jobs Surge in Australia: A Decade of Growth Revealed

Harry Ottley, an economist at CBA, has penned a insightful analysis on the Q1 2025 Labour Account from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), highlighting the remarkable expansion in non-market (government-aligned) jobs.

Over the last ten years, the increase in non-market employment has shown a consistent upward trajectory, as depicted in Ottley's chart.

Post-pandemic, the non-market sector has been the primary driver of job creation, outpacing the market sector significantly. This trend underscores the growing reliance on government-funded roles in Australia's employment landscape.