Australia\u2019s Fair Work Commission has set a minimum wage standard for\nonline couriers delivering food and groceries, similar to the work of\nonline motorcycle taxi drivers on platforms such as GoFood and GrabFood\nin Indonesia.<\/p>\n
The regulation released in Australia is considered one of the most\ncomprehensive in the world, with the highest worker compensation. It\nwill take effect on 17 August 2026 and will benefit around 250,000\nworkers, according to a Reuters report on Thursday (13\/8\/2026).<\/p>\n
Food delivery workers in Australia are now entitled to a minimum\npayment of A$31.30 per hour, equivalent to Rp 345,000 per hour. This\nminimum wage is significantly higher than Australia\u2019s standard minimum\nwage of only A$26.44 per hour.<\/p>\n
The wage is paid for all working time, starting from when the worker\naccepts an order until the goods are delivered to the buyer. This means\nworkers are still paid by the hour even when order volumes are low.<\/p>\n
In addition to higher wages, app companies are also required to\nprovide basic accident insurance for workers while on duty. Although the\nnominal amount has not yet been determined, this insurance must include\nprotection while workers are in transit delivering orders. Meanwhile,\nworkers remain responsible for insurance on the private vehicles they\nuse.<\/p>\n
This regulation has been welcomed by the Transport Workers\u2019 Union of\nAustralia.<\/p>\n
\u201cDelivery workers have for too long been marginalised from labour\nprotections. From this Monday, they are entitled to the best protection\nstandards in the world,\u201d said National Secretary of the Transport\nWorkers\u2019 Union, Michael Kaine, in a joint statement with Uber Eats and\nDoorDash.<\/p>\n
Both app companies also expressed their support. They emphasised that\nbetter protection for workers does not have to sacrifice the flexible\nnature that is the appeal of this work.<\/p>\n
Until now, delivery workers have generally been categorised as\nindependent partners rather than employees. As a result, they are not\nentitled to minimum wages, benefits, occupational safety guarantees, or\nsocial protection. Yet they bear their own fuel costs, vehicle\nmaintenance, and the risk of road accidents.<\/p>\n
In Indonesia, the government of President Prabowo Subianto is\nreportedly drafting a Presidential Regulation concerning workers on\ndigital app-based platforms such as online motorcycle taxis. This\nregulation will be issued following Prabowo\u2019s move to increase online\nmotorcycle taxi drivers\u2019 commission from 80 percent to 92 percent.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/australia-sets-minimum-wage-for-delivery-riders-at-a-31-30-per-hour-effective-17-august-1786611164", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }