Australian employment fell in November by the most in nine months, while annual jobs growth slowed sharply from earlier this year, a sign the labour market is cooling and could ease pressure for a near-term rate hike. 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.