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POAAL is an independent and experienced industry body for Mail & Parcel Contractors.
Australia Post and Star Track Contractors need to provide their own vehicle and cover all their own operating costs, including fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance and superannuation.
POAAL has an insurance referral agreement to assist its Australia Post & Star Track Contractor members with insurance matters. GSK Insurance Brokers can help with general insurances such as:
Premium instalment options available.
For referring members, POAAL will receive commissions for any business placed via this referral arrangement.
Masefield Holdings Pty Ltd (ACN 009 128 394 AFSL 227858) ATF The Graham Knight Unit Trust (ABN 70 970 795 411) trading as GSK Insurance Brokers.
Click “Become a member” to start the process, or phone the POAAL National Office on 03 96544533 during working hours.
Complete your details and a member of the POAAL team will contact you with membership details.
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Read MorePOAAL has researched and prepared some simple resources for current and prospective Mail Contractor members. These free resources are just a sample of some of the resources available to financial members of POAAL.