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 News

New aerodynamic trailer tail

January 27, 2012

TNT Express in Holland has been testing an aerodynamic tail on the trailer of one of its trucks. During testing, the special tail - called "EcoTail" - reportedly reduced fuel consumption by 6 percent.

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Merry Christmas from POAAL

December 21, 2011

POAAL wishes all Licensees, Contractors and Couriers a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to serving you in 2012.

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Higher fuel prices reflect global trends

December 15, 2011

The ACCC recently released its report on the prices, costs and profits of unleaded petrol in Australia, which showed that while 2010-11 prices were around 8 cents per litre higher than in 2009-10 petrol prices in Australia remain among the lowest in the OECD.

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Productivity Commission releases final Retail Inquiry report

December 9, 2011

The Productivity Commission has released its report into the Economic Structure and Performance of the Australian Retail Industry. POAAL made a submission to this inquiry, and appeared before the Productivity Commission hearing in Melbourne. A number of POAAL’s points have been picked up in the Productivity Commission’s final report.

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Post Offices

Adelaide meeting highlights

December 2, 2011

The POAAL meeting in Adelaide on 29 November was a lively event, with discussions dominated by LPO supply issues.

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Post Offices

WA meeting highlights

November 29, 2011

POAAL's WA Branch held a Licensee meeting in Perth on Sunday 27 November. It was a dynamic meeting, with spirited discussion on topics including CEPOS, carded parcels, stock and consumables supply, and certain mail payments.

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