We’ve allowed the gig economy to quietly establish itself as an unregulated, secondary labour market
Like many new arrivals, Bijoy Paul proudly posed in front of Sydney’s famous landmarks when he landed in early 2019. He was thrilled at the opportunity to live and study in Australia, posting on social media: “thanks to my Almighty for having an auspicious journey.” He was here to study a master of information technology, but for income he worked as a delivery rider for Uber Eats.
Just after 11am on Saturday, Bijoy was killed on Sydney’s roads. He was hit by a car in Rockdale while delivering McDonald’s. He was 27.
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