Employment growth run 'sensational': Cash

By Colin Brinsden, Aap Economics Correspondent
Updated March 22 2018 - 2:16pm, first published 2:14pm
Australia's unemployment rate has edged up to 5.6 per cent as more people seek work.
Australia's unemployment rate has edged up to 5.6 per cent as more people seek work.

Jobs Minister Michaelia Cash has described the latest jobs figures as "sensational" as the number of people in employment grew for a record 17th straight month in February.