Peter Dutton proposes letting JobSeeker recipients work more without affecting payments instead of $40 increase

Peter Dutton says allowing JobSeeker recipients to work more would be more beneficial than than a $40 pay increase. (ABC News: Ian Cutmore)

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says instead of increasing the JobSeeker payment by $40, the government could lift the cap on how many hours JobSeeker recipients can work before it affects their payments.

The federal government has committed in the federal budget to lifting the base rate of JobSeeker by $40 per fortnight and extending eligibility for a higher rate to people over 55.