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flag Australia’s gig workers may get a $31/hour minimum wage if a landmark union deal is approved.

flag A landmark agreement between Australia’s Transport Workers Union and Uber Eats and DoorDash, pending approval by the Fair Work Commission, could establish a world-first minimum hourly wage of $31 for gig delivery drivers. flag The deal aims to ensure stable pay, workers’ compensation, insurance, and union representation while preserving work flexibility. flag It follows government efforts to close labor loopholes and improve protections for gig workers, with potential cost shifts to restaurants, customers, or platform profits. flag If approved, it would mark a major shift in global gig economy standards.

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