The following charts show the Australian Unemployment Rates for May in each year between 1978 to 2010.
Each chart shows an individual State, and the rate of unemployment for FULL TIME workers.
1994 appears to have been the peak for most States, with 12-14% unemployment rates in most locations.
In 2010 the common rate looks like about 5-6%.
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
