However, it should be noted that the current pace of activity remains significantly below historical norms. (rismedia.com)
Nonetheless, the number of job vacancies has increased and employment can be expected to strengthen as the general pace of activity picks up over the course of the year. (rba.gov.au)
The prospects, however, are that the labour market and conditions in manufacturing will strengthen in the year ahead as the general pace of activity picks up. (rba.gov.au)