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

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Australia has introduced new pay and insurance regulations for gig economy delivery workers, mandating hourly wages above minimum wage and injury insurance coverage during job performance. The rules aim to improve labor conditions in the food and grocery delivery sector.

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.