Wages, working conditions for 'delivery riders' questioned

The TWU's Tony Sheldon speaks at a protest in Melbourne

The TWU's Tony Sheldon speaks at a protest in Melbourne Source: SBS

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A union survey has raised questions about delivery riders in Australia, suggesting most get below-average wages and many encounter other significant issues.

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