ANZ–Indeed Australian Job Ads fell 0.8% month-on-month in April 2026, easing from March’s 3.2% contraction, the steepest decline in six months, while marking a second consecutive contraction. The latest data suggested labour demand may be starting to soften, as higher borrowing costs and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties weigh on hiring appetite. The pullback was largely driven by hospitality, particularly restaurants and caf