A new era for Australia's gig workers? The changes coming for delivery drivers

They specifically apply to employee-like workers who are engaged through digital on-demand delivery platforms — such as Uber Eats and DoorDash — and mainly deliver consumables (food, beverages or liquor) or supermarket groceries.These workers will be entitled to a guaranteed minimum hourly rate for their "engaged time" between accepting an order and completing the delivery "These new standards prove that strong worker protections and the flexibility that delivery workers value can go hand in hand," Lloyd said in a statement.Under the standards, delivery drivers will be responsible for taking out and maintaining compulsory third-party insurance for any vehicles used to provide services