Survey of food delivery drivers reveals poor pay, job insecurity are rife

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Delivery driver in Bondi in Sydney. Source: AAP / BIANCA DE MARCHI

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The food delivery industry is facing a renewed call for a shake-up, with the Transport Workers Union launching a campaign for better pay and conditions for employees. But operators such as Uber say the flexibility of the industry should not be affected by any changes.

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