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Australia Guarantees $31.30 Minimum Wage for Delivery Workers
澳大利亚保障外卖骑手时薪31美元
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Australia Guarantees $31.30 Minimum Wage for Delivery Workers
澳大利亚保障外卖骑手时薪31美元
澳大利亚政府批准了一项新规定，将从8月17日起保障外卖骑手每小时至少31.30美元的薪资。这一决定是工会与UberEats等主要外卖平台企业历经多年谈判建立的安全网。未来，骑手在等餐期间也能获得报酬，并享有工伤保险保障，预计将为全球外卖行业的工作环境树立重要先例。
Australia has approved a new decision to protect gig delivery drivers.
澳大利亚批准了一项旨在保护外卖骑手的新决定。approved 批准了 / gig delivery drivers 外卖骑手
Starting August 17th, food delivery drivers will earn at least $31.30 an hour.
从8月17日起，外卖骑手每小时将至少赚取31.30美元。earn at least 最少赚取 / an hour 每小时
The exact hourly rate ranges up to $32, depending on the type of vehicle.
根据交通工具的不同，具体时薪最高可达32美元。exact hourly rate 具体时薪 / ranges up to 最高达到 / depending on 取决于
This rate ensures drivers get paid even while waiting for restaurant food.
这一单价确保了骑手在餐馆等餐的时间里也能获得报酬。ensures 确保 / get paid 获得报酬 / waiting for 等待
The new rule was officially approved by Australia's Fair Work Commission.
这项新规定已获得澳大利亚公平工作委员会的正式批准。officially approved 正式批准的 / Fair Work Commission 公平工作委员会
The Transport Workers' Union applied for the changes
运输工会申请了制度修改，applied for 申请了 / changes 修改案
alongside companies like UberEats and DoorDash.
UberEats和DoorDash等企业也共同参与其中。alongside 与……一起 / companies 企业
They negotiated for years to build an industry-wide safety net.
为了构建覆盖全行业的安全网，他们进行了长达数年的谈判。negotiated 谈判了 / industry-wide safety net 行业安全网
Delivery platforms must now pay for personal accident insurance for workers.
现在外卖平台企业必须为骑手承担个人人身意外伤害保险费用。Delivery platforms 外卖平台 / personal accident insurance 个人意外险
This insurance covers drivers if they suffer an injury on the job.
该保险保障骑手在工作中受伤时的医疗等费用。covers 保障 / suffer an injury 受伤 / on the job 工作中
At the same time, drivers will keep the flexible hours they enjoy.
与此同时，骑手们仍能像以前一样保持灵活的工作时间。At the same time 与此同时 / keep flexible hours 保持灵活的工作时间
But drivers remain responsible for their own vehicle insurance.
不过，车辆保险仍由骑手本人承担。remain responsible for 承担责任 / vehicle insurance 车辆保险
Australia's workplace relations minister called the order a major milestone.
澳大利亚劳资关系部长称这一举措是一个重要的里程碑。workplace relations minister 劳资关系部长 / major milestone 重要里程碑
Union leaders also called the new standards world-leading.
工会领导层也高度评价新标准达到了世界领先水平。Union leaders 工会领导层 / world-leading 世界领先的
Experts think this decision could set a precedent for other nations.
专家认为，这一决定可能会为其他国家树立良好的先例。set a precedent 树立先例 / for other nations 对其他国家
Finally, pay rates will rise by another 50 cents on January 1st, 2027.
最后，薪资将在2027年1月1日再上涨50美分。pay rates 薪资标准 / rise by 上涨了
Quiz 🧠
Q1. With an hourly wage, delivery drivers can earn money even while waiting for food.
查看答案
✅ True
时薪制会为全部工作时间支付报酬，包括在餐厅等待取餐的时间。
An hourly wage pays workers for all their working time, including waiting at restaurants.
Q2. What does 'flexible' mean in 'flexible work hours'?
查看答案
✅ easy to change
'Flexible'的意思是可以根据需要灵活调整。
Flexible means something can easily change to fit different needs.
Q3. Why do delivery companies provide accident insurance for their drivers?
查看答案
✅ To protect hurt workers
意外险可以在配送员工作中受伤时提供相关费用支持。
Accident insurance helps pay costs if a driver gets injured on the job.
Dialogue 🎧
Alex: Olivia, I just read something amazing about Australia. Food delivery drivers are getting over thirty dollars an hour!
Alex: 奥莉维亚，我刚刚读到了关于澳大利亚的大新闻。外卖骑手的时薪居然要超过30美元了！
Olivia: Right, it is thirty-one thirty minimum, actually. That starts on August 17th.
Olivia: 是的，实际上最低时薪是31.30美元。从8月17日开始实施。
Alex: Thirty-one dollars just to bring me a midnight snack? That sounds fantastic!
Alex: 送个夜宵就能拿31美元？听起来太棒了！
Olivia: It really is. Plus, that rate ensures drivers get paid even while waiting for food.
Olivia: 确实很棒。而且这个时薪标准确保了骑手在餐馆等餐的时间里也能拿钱。
Alex: No way! So no more sitting at restaurants unpaid?
Alex: 真的吗！所以再也不用在餐馆白白干等了？
Olivia: Exactly. Australia's Fair Work Commission officially approved the new decision.
Olivia: 没错。澳大利亚公平工作委员会已经正式批准了这项新决定。
Alex: How did this happen? Delivery companies usually fight these wage rules.
Alex: 这是怎么做到的？通常外卖平台公司都会反对这种薪资规定啊。
Olivia: Surprisingly, companies like UberEats and DoorDash helped create it.
Olivia: 令人惊讶的是，像UberEats和DoorDash这样的公司也参与建立了这项制度。
Alex: Wait, the tech platforms actually agreed to this?
Alex: 等等，科技平台公司居然真的同意了？
Olivia: Yes, they worked alongside the Transport Workers' Union for years. They built an industry-wide safety net.
Olivia: 是的，他们与运输工会合作谈判了好几年，建立了一个覆盖全行业的安全网。
Alex: That gives me hope. So what happens if a driver gets injured on the job?
Alex: 这真令人看到希望。那如果骑手在工作中受伤了怎么办？
Olivia: Delivery platforms must now pay for personal accident insurance for workers.
Olivia: 现在外卖平台必须为骑手支付个人意外保险。
Alex: That is huge for safety! Does it cover their cars and scooters too?
Alex: 这对安全保障太有用了！那车和滑板车受损也在承保范围内吗？
Olivia: No, drivers remain responsible for their own vehicle insurance.
Olivia: 不包含，车辆保险仍然由骑手自己负责。
Alex: Fair enough. But do they have to give up their flexible hours now?
Alex: 这也合理。不过他们现在是不是必须放弃灵活的工作时间了？
Olivia: Not at all. Drivers get to keep the flexible hours they enjoy.
Olivia: 完全不用。骑手们可以继续保持他们喜欢的灵活工作时间。
Alex: That feels like a total win. Does the pay rate stay the same forever?
Alex: 这完全是赢麻了啊。那薪资标准会一直保持不变吗？
Olivia: It actually ranges up to thirty-two dollars depending on the vehicle.
Olivia: 其实根据交通工具的不同，时薪最高可以达到32美元。
Alex: Wait, and doesn't it go up again in a couple years?
Alex: 等等，过几年薪资不是还会再涨吗？
Olivia: Yes! Pay rates will rise by another 50 cents on January 1st, 2027.
Olivia: 是的！到2027年1月1日，时薪还会再涨50美分。
Alex: Australia is really setting a world-leading standard for gig work.
Alex: 澳大利亚真的为零工经济树立了世界领先的标准。
Olivia: I know! Experts think this decision could set a precedent for other nations.
Olivia: 就是说啊！专家认为这一决定可能会为其他国家树立先例。