DURATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT
Between December 2009 and December 2010, the number of people classified as short-term unemployed (less than 13 weeks) decreased by 2,600 people (4.0%) in the Melbourne MSR and by 1,700 people (8.2%) in the Balance of Victoria MSR.
Over the same period, the number of people classified as medium-term unemployed (13 to less than 52 weeks) decreased by 8,200 (25.2%) in the Melbourne MSR, but increased by 4,800 (51.1%) in the Balance of Victoria MSR.
The number of people classified as long-term unemployed (52 weeks or more) decreased by 2,000 (12.9%) in the Melbourne MSR and by 500 (5.2%) in the Balance of Victoria MSR.
Unemployed persons, By Duration of unemployment
- Victoria
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