Australia sets 'world-leading' minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers

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Australia has introduced new minimum standards for gig delivery workers, mandating hourly pay above the national minimum wage and injury insurance coverage while on the job. The rules aim to set a 'world-leading' benchmark in labor rights for delivery workers.

SYDNEY, Aug 12 - Australia's industrial umpire has approved new minimum standards requiring food and grocery delivery workers to be paid hourly rates above the national minimum wage and covered by injury insurance while on the job.