“Keep it out of the court system”: Victoria extends dispute resolution system to UberEats, Deliveroo drivers
Victorian UberEats and Deliveroo drivers will soon be able to take disputes to the Victorian Small Business Commission for resolution.
“A powerful counter to corporate greed”: What California’s Assembly Bill 5 could mean for Aussie Uber drivers
Californian lawmakers hope to set a precedent that will force ride-share companies, such as Uber and Lyft, to reclassify drivers as employees.
“Hardest it’s ever been”: Disrupted but not dejected, Australia’s restaurant owners discuss what’s next
Restaurant owners gathered in Melbourne to discuss the flurry of issues facing their industry, from UberEats to Instagram.
“Closely monitor developments”: Deliveroo sham contracting case to be closely watched
The government has indicated it will not intervene in a Federal Court Case examining whether Deliveroo has engaged in sham contracting.
“Basically broccoli”: Boost Juice founder Janine Allis weighs in on the plant-based trend
Janine Allis says plant-based is not a trend which should be ignored but warns against overcomplicating the fast-growing category.
“No-brainer”: Vinomofo inks deal with UberEats and Deliveroo for on-demand wine
Online retailer Vinomofo inks a deal with UberEats and Deliveroo, highlighting the fact on-demand booze is a growing phenomenon in Australia.
FWO drops legal case against Foodora despite saying it was “important” for courts to consider
The Fair Work Ombudsman has put a stopper in its litigation of collapsed food delivery company Foodora, saying it was unlikely to recoup entitlements.
Disrupt first, think later: Deliveroo invents the food court
Deliveroo has gone full circle, launching a dine-in food market in Singapore. But don’t worry, the experience now involves even less human contact.
Uber is trying to make tipping work in Australia — and it’s making people mad
Uber wants to make tipping work in Australia, and perhaps unsurprisingly, there is a good deal of criticism from drivers and users.
Learning from Foodora: How should gig-economy workers be defined?
Foodora might be the first of many food-delivery industry victims, hinting at the evolving nature of the Australian gig economy.
Deliveroo expands: The battle for Australia’s fast-growing meal delivery industry heats up
Deliveroo is expanding into 16 new areas in a bid to bolster its position in Australia's fast-growing meal delivery market.
Could UberEats leave Australia? Court ruling raises questions about gig economy longevity
Questions are being raised about the future of the UberEats and Deliveroo business models in Australia following an FWC ruling last Friday.
