# Uber’s Driver Deactivation Backfires | Australia News

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-07-24T09:52:52+00:00
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Uber’s latest workplace scandal heats up as a tribunal rules they mishandled a driver’s termination — banning him over a dozen complaints including spitting and swearing, but failing to properly investigate or give him a fair appeal. Despite a history of reinstatements and contradictory evidence (like GPS disproving an alleged assault), Uber permanently kicked him off. The tribunal sided with the driver, ordering his reinstatement and back pay — while Uber argues the system needs urgent overhaul, the government insists recent reforms already include all stakeholders. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a1f45a4df1b29c01

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