Delivery drivers will get minimum wage in Australia’s ‘world-first’ deal. Is it fair – and will Uber Eats cost more?

A closer look at the new rules for gig workers – agreed to by Uber Eats and Doordash – shows ‘minimum wage’ looks a little different than usualFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFrom Monday, an Uber or Doordash delivery driver in Australia will earn at least $31.30 an hour – a milestone for gig economy workers who have struggled with low pay and lack of protections for over a decade.The union hailed its deal with DoorDash and Uber Eats – the two organistions that control most of Australia’s food delivery market – as a “world first”. Continue reading...