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.
POST OFFICES
Post office news
April 18, 2018
POAAL Podcast 16: OMPF
POAAL’s Bob Chizzoniti returns in this episode of the POAAL Podcast to discuss LPO payments, including OMPF.
April 5, 2018
POAAL meets with Small Business Minister
POAAL’s Bob Chizzoniti met with Craig Laundy, the Minister for Small and Family Business.
March 28, 2018
Tasmanian meeting report
POAAL’s Bob Chizzoniti led an engaging session on LPO Payments at the recent POAAL Licensee meeting held in Ross, Tasmania.
March 23, 2018
Australia Post wins exclusive contract for passports
Australia Post has signed a new contract with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), meaning post offices will continue to provide passport services across the country.
Post office insurance
POAAL members can access the POAAL Master Policy for Public Liability and Personal Accident insurance at competitive rates. Another way that POAAL helps you protect your business. Read more.
Resources
- Bags and trays pro forma
- Carded articles pro forma
- Carded parcels storage advice
- Franchising dispute resolution
- Mail Management Fee
- PO Box installation
- Request a Disclosure Document
- Stock delivery issues
- Industrial relations
- Franchising Code of Conduct
- LPO assignment letters
- POMS Data Collection Report
- LPO Arrangements Payment Scheme
- Looking to buy a post office?
Popular news
Looking to buy a Post Office?
A Licensed Post Office (LPO) is a privately owned post office which is operated under contract (licence) to Australia Post.
Become a POAAL member
POAAL provides support and services for Licensees and Franchisees (Post Office Owners), Mail & Parcel Contractors and Couriers.
Complete your expression of interest now to become a POAAL member.
Postal News
Journal of the Post Office Agents Association Limited
Postal News is the journal of the Post Office Agents Association Limited. Postal News is full of news for Licensees.
MAIL CONTRACTORS
Mail contractor news
April 5, 2018
POAAL meets with Small Business Minister
POAAL’s Bob Chizzoniti met with Craig Laundy, the Minister for Small and Family Business.
March 10, 2018
New appointment to Australia Post Board
The Federal Government has appointed Mr Tony Nutt to the Australia Post Board for a three-year term.
February 27, 2018
Australia Post announces $217m first-half profit
Australia Post has announced a $217m profit for the first half of 2017/18.
February 21, 2018
POAAL meets with Christine Holgate
Today senior POAAL representatives met with Australia Post CEO/Managing Director Christine Holgate.
Mail contractor insurance
POAAL members can access the POAAL Master Policy for Public Liability and Personal Accident insurance at competitive rates. Another way that POAAL helps you protect your business. Read more.
Resources
Popular news
Want to be a Contractor?
Interested in becoming a Mail Contractor? Mail & Parcel Contractors deliver mail (or other consignments) on behalf of Australia Post.
Become a POAAL member
POAAL provides support and services for Licensees and Franchisees (Post Office Owners), Mail & Parcel Contractors and Couriers.
Complete your expression of interest now to become a POAAL member.
COURIERS
Courier news
November 6, 2017
Melbourne Cup holiday closure
The POAAL National Office will be closed for the Melbourne Cup holiday on Tuesday 7 November.
October 18, 2017
UPS orders new all-electric trucks
UPS has announced it will use new zero-emission electric trucks from Daimler Trucks’ Fuso brand, called the eCanter.
September 28, 2017
AFL 2017 Grand Final holiday
The POAAL National Office will be closed on Friday 29 September for the “Friday before the AFL Grand Final” public holiday in Victoria.
May 15, 2017
Amazon coming to Australia
Amazon plans to be fully operational in Australia by the end of 2018. What will this mean for parcel delivery? Will Amazon turn to crowdsourced delivery options?
Courier insurance
POAAL members can access the POAAL Master Policy for Public Liability and Personal Accident insurance at competitive rates. Another way that POAAL helps you protect your business. Read more.
Resources
- How to become a courier owner/driver
- Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act (Victoria)
- MotorMouth
Popular news
Want to be a Courier?
Interested in becoming a courier owner/driver? Do you have your own delivery vehicle?
Become a POAAL member
POAAL provides support and services for Licensees and Franchisees (Post Office Owners), Mail & Parcel Contractors and Couriers.
Complete your expression of interest now to become a POAAL member.
POAAL
Post Office Agents Association Limited
PO Box 190, Carlton South VIC 3053
Tel: 03 9654 4533
Fax: 03 9654 4577
ACN: 006 382 314
