Australia Sets a High Bar for Gig Economy Workers The Fair Work Commission's decision to grant higher pay and insurance benefits to Australian gig delivery drivers marks a significant turning point in the country's labor landscape.
The new rules, effective August 17, set an hourly minimum wage of A$31. 30 ($22. 11 USD) for engaged time – the period between accepting a delivery job and completing it.
This rate exceeds Australia's national minimum wage of A$26. 44. The Transport Workers Union has hailed this move as "world leading," and its implications extend far beyond Australian borders.