Australians on unemployment support are expected to again receive $40 a day from April when the coronavirus supplement ends.
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The JobSeeker payment is currently being boosted by $150 a fortnight but the higher rate is slated to finish on March 31.
Services Australia's website reads: "From 1 April 2021, your payment will change to the normal JobSeeker payment rate for your situation."
According to a payment rate chart on the government agency's website, that means single Australians with no children will receive $565.70 per fortnight.
The federal opposition, welfare and business groups - as well as former Liberal prime minister John Howard - have previously called for the $40-a-day rate to be increased.
A spokeswoman from the Department of Social Services said the coronavirus supplement was a temporary measure.
"The coronavirus supplement is designed to provide temporary, short-term financial assistance to help individuals and families in these uncertain times, and address the economic impacts of COVID-19," she said in a statement to AAP on Monday.
JobKeeper wage subsidies are also set to expire in March.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ruled out extending the program.
Australian Associated Press