Workplace relations minister says the minimal impact on consumers is a small price to pay for improving rider safety
The gig economy changes will allow parties to apply to the commission for orders for minimum standards, including on pay, penalty rates, superannuation, payment terms, record-keeping, insurance and deactivation.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup“There is some modest pass-through here. We’re talking about some of the lowest paid people in Australia. And if that means there’s a tiny bit extra you pay when your pizza arrives to your door and they’re more likely to be safe on the roads getting there, then I reckon it’s a pretty small price to pay.
Burke said he couldn’t quantify the price impact for consumers, because it would be up to the Fair Work Commission to decide minimum pay, which could be paid per minute or per five-minute block.
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