Overview
- The Transport Workers Union and the two platforms have jointly lodged draft standards with the Fair Work Commission after years of campaigning.
- The proposal would create a safety‑net hourly floor, requiring platforms to top up per‑delivery earnings to meet the minimum.
- Reports cite an hourly rate in the $31–$32 range and a possible July 2026 start, with the exact figure and timing subject to the regulator’s decision.
- The package includes non‑pay protections such as dispute resolution, platform‑funded accident insurance and the right to union representation.
- Uber Eats and DoorDash welcomed the plan as compatible with flexibility, while experts say any higher labour costs are likely to be shared by customers, restaurants and the platforms.