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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.
Find Out MorePOAAL provides support and services for Licensees, Mail & Parcel Contractors and Couriers.
Become a MemberRoger 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreFormer 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MorePOAAL has recently completed another step in its ongoing discussions with Australia Post regarding carded articles at LPOs. POAAL and Australia Post have agreed to a trial for payment to Licensees for delivery scans of carded articles (where the Licensee receives the carded article payment). This payment for scanning is in addition to the carded article fee.
Read MoreLicensees and Contractors gathered in Perth to hear a diverse group of speakers at POAAL's Business Seminar. The topics included employee relations and management, increasing business levels, risk management and finance. WA Branch Chairman John Fisher also gave an impassioned update on issues affecting LPOs in WA.
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