Live: Government boosts JobSeeker partner pay threshold to almost $80k

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Top Stories Live: Government boosts JobSeeker partner pay threshold to almost $80k Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces that more people freshly out of work will be eligible for Centrelink payments, with a boost to the cap on what a partner can earn before the job seeker is ineligible. Follow live. Six million 'JobKeepers' set to benefit from wage subsidy measure in new $130b package Businesses will receive a fortnightly wage subsidy up to $1,500 per employee as part of a $130 billion Federal Government bid to prevent millions of people from losing their jobs to the coronavirus pandemic. How each state will be enforcing the two-person rule on gatherings The two-person rule will come into effect from midnight tonight and certain states will use police to deal out hefty on-the-spot fines. Victoria moves to 'stage three' shutdown, on-the-spot fines for breaches Premier Daniel Andrews says from midnight tonight, Victorians face on-the-spot fines of more than $1,600 if they breach coronavirus restrictions that limit gatherings to just two people. My five-star coronavirus quarantine hotel has great views, but it's not a holiday ABC journalist Jarrod Whittaker's family trip to a wedding was derailed when Peru closed its borders — now he's back in Australia, and living in a gilded prison at Sydney's InterContinental hotel. Beatings, forced push-ups and terrified foreigners: Inside India's coronavirus lockdown Hundreds of Australian travellers stuck in India plead with the Federal Government to organise emergency flights home, amid concern about police brutality and a sudden escalation in community tension after a three-week lockdown is announced. Clearance rate dives, house prices expected to follow amid auction ban About 40 per cent of the country's real estate auctions were withdrawn over the weekend as stricter social-distancing measures slowed property market activity. The US is the new epicentre of the coronavirus crisis — and cases are rising steeply In fact, cases in the US are doubling every few days, and there are warnings from experts that this could lead to deaths in the hundreds of thousands. 'Hundreds of thousands' about to lose super insurance safety net A leading insurance lawyer warns changes to superannuation due to start on Wednesday will likely leave hundreds of thousands of people facing the coronavirus pandemic without life or disability insurance. Opinion: Your phone may know if you've been exposed to coronavirus before you feel sick. But there's a catch A searchable database that tracks the movements of every Australian over 16 could help halt the spread of coronavirus. But there's a problem, writes Patrick Fair. Analysis and Opinion Your phone may know if you've been exposed to coronavirus before you feel sick. But there's a catch By Patrick Fair What does Saturday's poll say about the upcoming state election? By Matt Wordsworth The looming economic downturn could reshape society and the way we live our lives By business editor Ian Verrender The lessons of our past and our neighbours' present could guide Australia's economic response By business reporter Gareth Hutchens World Trump backs down on Easter reboot, extending social distancing by another month   New Zealand records first coronavirus-related death   Donald Trump backs down on New York quarantine proposal   Australia Six million 'JobKeepers' set to benefit from wage subsidy measure in new $130b package   'Do not cross this line': NT arrivals face $2,500 bill for hotel quarantine   Your phone may know if you've been exposed to coronavirus before you feel sick. But there's a catch   Business Clearance rate dives, house prices expected to follow amid auction ban   The looming economic downturn could reshape society and the way we live our lives   ASX 200 surges 7pc despite rising coronavirus cases   Politics Six million 'JobKeepers' set to benefit from wage subsidy measure in new $130b package   More cases of coronavirus detected in Queensland bringing state's total to almost 700   SA records six new coronavirus cases as Adelaide school shuts   Sport NRL gives clubs $2.5 million each to survive coronavirus crisis   Cash-strapped Rugby Australia facing further financial 'damage' because of coronavirus   Renee had a year's work in the sports industry lined up, then she lost it all in a day   Arts and Entertainment With casinos and TABs closed, problem gamblers find other ways to lose their money   Yoda the green sea turtle returns to the wild — 30kg heavier   Pole dancing, embroidery and cake decorating — these Queensland blokes do them all   Health Six million 'JobKeepers' set to benefit from wage subsidy measure in new $130b package   'Do not cross this line': NT arrivals face $2,500 bill for hotel quarantine   SA records six new coronavirus cases as Adelaide school shuts   Science and Technology Australian-designed artificial intelligence set to aid diagnosis of coronavirus   Why the coronavirus shutdown could see an end to the 9-5 working hours   Huawei's $200m contract to upgrade Perth train radios scrapped after US trade restrictions   Environment Everyone is buying rice — so why is Australia's biggest rice company struggling?   Belgium-based company to be prosecuted over alleged acid leak at Port Pirie lead smelter   Indigenous people call this place 'Big Evil'. 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