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 15, 2019
POAAL Podcast 23: trays dispatched LPO payment
In episode 23 of the POAAL Podcast, POAAL’s Bob Chizzoniti discusses the transition from the current LPO payment for bags and trays to the incoming payment for trays dispatched.
April 10, 2019
Variations to the General Retail Award
As part of a recent Fair Work Commission review a number of decisions have been handed down altering the terms of the General Retail Award 2010. Those revisions relate to casual loadings, Sunday penalty rates for shiftworkers, and termination of employment. Workforce Guardian has prepared a revised Award summary for Licensees.
April 8, 2019
Australia Post at Senate Estimates
Australia Post appeared briefly before Senate Estimates Committee late on Thursday 4 April.
April 4, 2019
POAAL Podcast 22: changes to some LPO payments
In the latest POAAL Podcast, POAAL’s Bob Chizzoniti gives an overview of the information Australia Post has sent to Licensees.
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
- 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 8, 2019
Australia Post at Senate Estimates
Australia Post appeared briefly before Senate Estimates Committee late on Thursday 4 April.
March 13, 2019
Australia Post divests Aramex stakeholding
Australia Post has divested its 10.06% shareholding in global logistics company Aramex.
February 19, 2019
Letters fall drags Australia Post profits down
Australia Post has announced a profit before tax for the first half of $154 million, down 36% year-on-year.
December 19, 2018
Australia Post to wholly acquire Aramex Global Solutions
Australia Post will acquire Aramex’s 60% stake in Aramex Global Solutions (AGS), the e-commerce logistics joint venture Australia Post, for US$20 million.
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
May 28, 2018
POAAL 2018/19 Courier membership and insurance
POAAL membership renewal notices for 2018/19 have been posted to Couriers. Pay online with your credit card and you can immediately access your invoice and insurance certificate(s).
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.
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
