Almost two million unemployed Australians will enjoy an extra $50 per fortnight as part of a $9.5billion boost to welfare payments revealed in the 2021 Federal Budget. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg also announced the income-free area will be increased to $150 per fortnight for JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance. This means recipients can have income up to $150 per fortnight before their payments will be decreased. However to access the bonus, job seekers will be forced to apply for 20 jobs per month, up from the current 15. The new requirements will come into effect from July. The income-free area has also been increased to $150 per fortnight for JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance