JobSeeker recipients in line for extra $25 a week after coronavirus supplement ends in March

People on the JobSeeker unemployment benefit could get an extra $25 a week under a federal government plan to permanently increase the payment.

The boost will take the total allowance to $307 per week.

The government temporarily increased the dole during the COVID-19 crisis, but that supplement is due to end in a month’s time.

Labor, the Greens and a broad coalition of business and welfare groups have long been calling for a permanent boost, arguing the dole has not increased in real terms in more than 20 years.

The Coalition party room is discussing the proposal today.

More to come.