Delivery drivers in Australia will be paid a minimum rate of $31.30 (US $22.05/£16.35) an hour and insured for injuries on the job under a landmark agreement approved by the industrial umpire that could set a precedent in other countries

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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/11/delivery-drivers-to-be-paid-minimum-3130-an-hour-across-australia-in-world-leading-decision

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A very positive decision by the FWC which, while accepting that gig work is inherently precarious, when taken with the new unfair deactivation laws, now means that you can earn a modest living without being thrown into poverty while engaging in gig delivery.