• The HLFS unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, from 3.5% (3.6% expected) - a new historic low.
• Seasonally adjusted employment rose 1.1% (23,000 jobs), driven by full-time employment.
• The unemployment rate would have fallen further were it not for higher labour participation.

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