No plans to increase Newstart: Morrison

By Colin Brinsden and Marnie Banger
Updated July 4 2019 - 3:38pm, first published 3:36pm
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick (C) says he'll try to raise Newstart payments for job-seekers.
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick (C) says he'll try to raise Newstart payments for job-seekers.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has no plans to increase the dole as crossbench senators and MPs continue to urge for change.

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