Overview
- DoorDash, Uber Eats and the Transport Workers Union jointly submitted a draft agreement to the Fair Work Commission proposing a A$31.30 per hour safety‑net for delivery work.
- The framework requires platforms to top up earnings when per‑delivery pay falls short and adds accident insurance, access to records, clearer job information, dispute processes and representation rights.
- If approved, the standards would begin in July 2026 and are intended to apply across the food delivery sector, not only to the two signatories.
- The companies publicly endorsed the proposal as compatible with maintaining worker flexibility, while the government welcomed progress under its gig‑work reforms.
- Workplace experts say the added labour costs are likely to be shared by consumers, restaurants and platforms, though the exact pass‑through is uncertain.