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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia Good morning, and a hearty TGIF to you.

Jetstar has launched its 'Tourism Recovery' sale, making good on Alan Joyce's promise of $19 flights Jetstar has launched a 'Tourism Recovery' sale on Friday, offering fares from as little as $19. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce had alluded to the sales in talking up the airline's position to rebound when domestic tourism began again.

The Australian unemployment rate shot up to 7.1% in May as another 227,000 jobs were wiped out Australia's unemployment rate has climbed to 7.1%, according to the May labour force figures. Another 227,700 jobs were axed in May, following 600,000 losses in the previous month.

Essential business travellers will be exempted from Australia's international travel ban, Scott Morrison confirms Scott Morrison has indicated there will be some scope to exempt certain Australians from the country's international travel ban. On Thursday, he told 2GB Radio that essential business travellers will be allowed to come and go, while a small cohort of international students will also "test" the country's quarantine measures next month.

Sydneysiders expect property prices will keep on falling, but hope the removal of stamp duty will turn things around Sentiment has turned on Sydney's property market, according to the latest survey from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA). The percentage of residents expecting price falls in the next six months has doubled from last year.

Spotify surges nearly 15% to an all-time high after signing Kim Kardashian West for an exclusive podcast Spotify signed Kim Kardashian West for an exclusive criminal-justice podcast deal, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Shares of the company surged nearly 15% to a fresh all-time high of $US229 per share Thursday.

A petition with over 10,000 signatures is calling on TAFE to include afro hair education in its hairdressing course. The petition's creator says it's a 'huge opportunity'. An online petition has been circulating calling on TAFE to include education on afro and curly hair in the Certificate III Hairdressing course. The petition, which has more than 10,800 signatures, was created by Sydney-based hairdresser and salon owner Chrissy Zemura, who said wants to see people with afro and curly hair types in Australia receive access to fully trained hairdressers.

Apple just doubled down on its contentious commissions policy by telling Hey's email creators to make payment changes to get back in the App Store Apple is locked in an escalating standoff with app developers who are upset that Apple takes a commission of up to 30% from all in-app purchases.

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 7 2-in-1 laptop is light, powerful and great for just about any user One of Microsoft's latest additions to the Surface lineup is the Surface Pro 7 2-in-1 laptop. You can purchase the Surface Pro 7 on Microsoft's website starting at A$1,061.65 right now, a saving of A$562.35

BMW Group Australia CEO Vikram Pawah says the government could do more to support the electric vehicle industry Only 16% of Australians believe they are adequately informed about electric vehicles. BMW Group Australia CEO Vikram Pawah says the industry as a whole is keen to see more government support in the space.

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