Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on employment confidence reaching a 22 year low

A bleak attitude towards the employment market could be creeping close to the new normal.  A Westpac-McDermott Miller survey for the June quarter shows confidence fell to an all-time low across both public and private sector employees.   A net 60% of respondents believe it's hard to find a job – up from 46% last quarter.  The Employers and Manufacturers Association's Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking the Iran war's hit people hard, but businesses are having to get on with things.  He says if a peace deal doesn't stick, there are concerns for the next couple of quarters.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.