The experienced, independent association for Post Office Licensees, Couriers and Mail Contractors

The Post Office Agents Association Limited is the membership association for the owner/operators of Licensed Post Offices and for Mail & Parcel Contractors who deliver on behalf of Australia Post. POAAL has been looking after its members since 1939.

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POAAL meets with Senator Birmingham

July 29, 2013

POAAL's CEO Ian Kerr today met with Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham. Senator Birmingham sits on the Environment and Communications Committee in the Senate and has shown an interest in postal matters.

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New tax tables 2013-2014

July 18, 2013

The ATO has advised that for the 2013-14 income year there are no changes to the income tax rates or thresholds and that employers can continue to use most tax tables. However, there have been changes to tax tables for some employees, such as those who have a Higher Education Loan Program debt

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Melbourne meeting

July 14, 2013

Roger Revere, Australia Post's Vic/Tas Regional Manager, was guest speaker at two POAAL meetings in Victoria, where he gave an overview of the current state of the Australian postal market. Roger was joined by Area Manager Barbara Young, who updated Licensees on some current matters.

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New Award rates from 1 July 2013

July 11, 2013

The Fair Work Commission has issued its Annual Wage Review decision regarding minimum Award pay rates. The Postal Services Industry Award has been affected by this increase.

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New Australia Post Director

June 3, 2013

Former Commissioner of Taxation Michael D’Ascenzo has been appointed to the Australia Post board. Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, recently announced Mr D'Ascenzo's appointment, along with the reappointment of the Hon Trish White and the appointment of Mr Brendan Fletcher as Deputy Chairman.

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ACCC finds no cross-subsidy in Australia Post

April 25, 2013

The ACCC has issued its eighth report assessing cross-subsidy between the services provided by Australia Post. The report found that the reserved service (60c stamp) is not subsidising any part of Australia Post’s business.

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