Drivers working for Uber Australia are not employees, according to a ruling from the Fair Work Ombudsman. The centre for future work at the Australia Institute thinktank has suggested that Uber drivers earn $14.62 an hour on average driving for the most popular and low-cost service, UberX. From 1 July, the minimum wage – which applies to employees but not independent contractors – will be $19.40. Photograph: The Transport Workers Union called the Australian ruling devastating and said it risks eroding working standards in all industries. The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work claimed UberX drivers earn AUD14.62 ($10.19) an hour compared with the country's minimum wage of AUD19.40 from 1 July.
Drivers working for Uber Australia are not employees, according to a ruling from the Fair Work Ombudsman. Photograph: The Transport Workers Union called the Australian ruling devastating and said it risks eroding working standards in all industries. The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work claimed UberX drivers earn AUD14.62 ($10.19) an hour compared with the country's minimum wage of AUD19.40 from 1 July.