“Hardest it’s ever been”: Disrupted but not dejected, Australia’s restaurant owners discuss what’s next Hospitality Matthew Elmas 3 September 2019 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 Legal Matthew Elmas 29 August 2019 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 Hospitality Matthew Elmas 29 August 2019 Janine Allis says plant-based is not a trend which should be ignored but warns against overcomplicating the fast-growing category.
Unfair contract holding you back? The ACCC wants to hear about it Legal Matthew Elmas 23 August 2019 The ACCC has reiterated its focus on unfair contract terms, encouraging businesses to get in touch if they believe they're being done a dodgy.
“No-brainer”: Vinomofo inks deal with UberEats and Deliveroo for on-demand wine Retail Matthew Elmas 16 August 2019 Online retailer Vinomofo inks a deal with UberEats and Deliveroo, highlighting the fact on-demand booze is a growing phenomenon in Australia.
UberEats forced to amend restaurant contracts after ACCC investigation Legal Matthew Elmas 17 July 2019 UberEats will be forced to amend restaurant contracts after the ACCC alleged they contained unfair contract terms.
FWO drops legal case against Foodora despite saying it was “important” for courts to consider Legal Dominic Powell 24 June 2019 The Fair Work Ombudsman has put a stopper in its litigation of collapsed food delivery company Foodora, saying it was unlikely to recoup entitlements.
“Unicorn-sized” opportunity: ‘Tinder for food’ pitch wins Newcastle entrepreneur spot in $100,000 Silicon Valley accelerator Profiles Dominic Powell 23 April 2019 A 25-year-old entrepreneur has found herself in one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent accelerator programs with her Tinder for food app Eatsee.
Uber is trying to make tipping work in Australia — and it’s making people mad Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 1 March 2019 Uber wants to make tipping work in Australia, and perhaps unsurprisingly, there is a good deal of criticism from drivers and users.
Coles will bring supermarket roast chickens to UberEats as competition heats up Retail Matthew Elmas 29 January 2019 Coles will become the first supermarket in Australia to sign up with UberEats in a move that will increase competition for local restaurants.
Learning from Foodora: How should gig-economy workers be defined? Hospitality The Conversation 29 November 2018 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 Retail Matthew Elmas 28 November 2018 Deliveroo is expanding into 16 new areas in a bid to bolster its position in Australia's fast-growing meal delivery market.
