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PART-TIME WORKERS

In November quarter 2009, there were 612,000 part-time workers in the Melbourne MSR. From November quarter 2008 to November quarter 2009, total part-time workers increased by 46,400 (8.2%) in the Melbourne MSR.

In November quarter 2009, females accounted for the majority of part-time workers (68.1%) in the Melbourne MSR. The majority of part-time workers (72.0%) preferred not to work additional hours, and this was a more common preference amongst females (75.2%) than males (65.1%).

In the Balance of Victoria MSR, the total number of part-time workers in November quarter 2009 was 223,100, a decrease of 6,400 (2.8%) since November quarter 2008. The majority of these part-time workers (71.6%) preferred not to work more hours.

Part-time workers, By Preference for more hours and Major Statistical Region - November quarter 2009