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

Morwell meeting report

June 20, 2011

POAAL held a Licensee meeting in Morwell in June, and Licensees from across the region came to share a meal, swap operating tips and contribute to a wide-ranging debate on some of the important topics in the postal industry.

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New Award rates from 1 July 2011

June 16, 2011

On 3 June 2011, Fair Work Australia issued its Annual Wage Review decision to vary modern award minimum rates. The changes take effect on the first pay period on or after 1 July 2011. The Postal Services Industry Award has been affected by this increase.

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POAAL meets with Shadow Minister for Communications

May 30, 2011

POAAL met with Malcolm Turnbull MP, Shadow Minister for Communications, and briefed him on various postal industry matters. Mr Turnbull grasped the big picture issues facing the postal sector and has taken an interest in some of the local matters as well.

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Post Offices

POAAL membership 2011/2012

May 20, 2011

POAAL is sending out 2011/2012 membership forms to Licensees. POAAL has delivered strong results for Licensees in the past 12 months on matters such as LPO payments and AUSTRAC fees, and is continuing to work for Licensees on projects including carded parcels and LPO stock supply.

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UPS trials composite delivery vans

May 18, 2011

International parcel delivery company UPS is trialling five new delivery vehicles made with plastic bodywork. The vehicles use lightweight composite materials in their bodywork in order to cut down on weight, thereby improving mileage.

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Custom stamps through smartphone app

May 17, 2011

Canada Post has launched a new application that can create postage stamps from photos taken with a smartphone.

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Post Offices

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