# Australia sets $31.30 minimum hourly pay for delivery drivers in landmark ruling

Australia's industrial tribunal has mandated minimum pay of $31.30 per hour for delivery drivers nationwide, a decision described as world-leading. The ruling covers app-based food delivery workers, aiming to improve wages and conditions in the gig economy. It sets a significant precedent for gig worker protections globally.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/11/delivery-drivers-to-be-paid-minimum-3130-an-hour-across-australia-in-world-leading-decision) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:25:41 GMT