Should gig economy workers (like Uber and DoorDash drivers) be classified as employees with guaranteed minimum wage?

Gig economy platforms like Uber, DoorDash, and Airtasker classify their workers as independent contractors, meaning they are not entitled to the minimum wage, superannuation, or sick leave. Unions argue this creates a class of "working poor" with no job security or rights. Recently, the government passed "Closing Loopholes" legislation to give the Fair Work Commission power to set minimum standards for these workers without fully making them employees. Proponents argue full employee status is necessary to stop exploitation. Opponents argue that the contractor model is essential for the low prices consumers enjoy and the "work when you want" flexibility that workers prefer.