Although Australia is currently experiencing a cost of living crisis, new research has revealed a growing reliance on the gig economy with some extreme examples of task-based gig workers being paid to remove moths or iron 20 kind’s of football shirts while the parents relax.

Associate Professor David Bissell from the University of Melbourne, told Simon Beaumont on Perth Live that platforms like Airtasker have become increasingly popular over the past two years.

“People are particularly valuing their time after Covid, people are burnt out and exhausted and might not want to paint that kids room they would’ve happily done a few years ago,” he told Simon.

“And of course with regards to cost of living maybe people are less willing to reach out to tradies and are looking for cheaper ways to do things.”

Professor Bissell highlighted that more will need to be done in order to protect gig workers as the sector grows in popularity.

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