SYDNEY, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Australian employment fell by the most nine months in November as full-time jobs more than reversed a large increase the previous month, while the unemployment rate held steady as fewer people went looking for work.

Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday showed net employment fell 23,100 in November from October, when it jumped 41,200. That was far below market forecasts of a 20,000 gain. Full-time jobs dropped by 56,500.

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The jobless rate stayed at 4.3%, when analysts had looked for a rise to 4.4%. The participation rate fell to 66.7%, from 66.9%, while hours worked went flat after a strong run.

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