Australian politician and Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations since 2025
The Fair Work Commission has issued a minimum standards order for gig workers delivering food, drinks and groceries, and the platforms employing them. The order, coming into effect on 17 August, sets safety-net pay rates and requires platforms to fund personal accident insurance while workers maintain third-party vehicle cover. The TWU, UberEats and DoorDash say the deal preserves flexibility in on-demand work.