Victorian premier vows to make 'whatever changes' after delivery driver fatal stabbing
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to implement safety reforms following the fatal stabbing of a food delivery driver in Melbourne. A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which has sparked concerns regarding the safety of gig economy workers.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing debate regarding the safety and labor protections afforded to gig economy workers in urban environments.
Food delivery driver Feng Jianming was fatally stabbed during an alleged altercation. ( Supplied )
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says community safety is his top priority, after a deadly attack involving two delivery riders in Melbourne's CBD.
Feng Jianming, 47, was fatally stabbed on Friday night while making a delivery for HungryPanda.
A 51-year-old man has been arrested over the incident.
Link copied Share Share article Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has vowed to make "whatever changes are necessary" following the fatal stabbing attack of a delivery driver in Melbourne's CBD.
Chinese national and father of two Feng Jianming was fatally stabbed on Friday night while making a delivery run for HungryPanda near the Queen Victoria Market.
Another food deliver rider, aged 34, was injured in the alleged altercation.
A 51-year-old man was arrested over the incident. ( ABC News )
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