Australia’s industrial relations tribunal and wage/awards arbiter
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.
Ground staff at Qantas have threatened industrial action over pay, while Avanti West Coast drivers have secured a pay rise after strike threats. UK government aims to stabilise rail disputes; no dates for action have been set. In Australia, Qantas reports a fall in annual profit as fuel costs rise amid worker dissatisfaction.