Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision
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Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World08:25first to report
Fair Work Commission issues a new minimum standards order for gig workers to come into effect 17 August Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast 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. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) on Tuesday issued a new minimum standards order for gig workers...
Wed, 12 August 2026
3 reports- sbs.com.au05:59
The Fair Work Commission has announced a minimum wage of $31.30 an hour along with mandatory insurance for delivery and rideshare workers. The Transport Workers Union has called it a historic decision for the industry, while Sydney-based delivery worker Mazhar Qadir, who has been in the job for…
- DW Top Stories06:05
Delivery drivers in Australia are to be guaranteed "world-leading" higher pay and insurance cover on the job. The move could be a model for other countries.
- morningstaronline.co.uk19:15
AUSTRALIAN food delivery drivers will receive a minimum hourly rate of AUS$31.30 (£16.40) an hour from next week.The Fair Work Commission issued the new standards for the gig economy drivers following an application by the Transport Workers Union as well as employers UberEats and DoorDash.
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)18:55
New minimum standards for food delivery workers come into effect today. It will see about 250,000 workers access better pay, and personal accident insurance cover.