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
July 20, 2010
New Australia Post Directors appointed
The Government has announced the appointment of two new Directors to the Australia Post Board.
July 16, 2010
Super clearing house
From 1 July, the government is offering a free superannuation clearing house service to small businesses with less than 20 employees.
July 9, 2010
Mail on your mobile?
Swiss Post is now offering a service to forward letters to mobile phones.
July 6, 2010
Business pack insurance
Did your business pack insurance fall due on 1 July? POAAL has worked with insurance broker GWS Genco Group to produce a Basic Business Pack for LPOs.
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
- Industrial relations
- Franchising Code of Conduct
- LPO assignment letters
- LiPOMS 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 full colour quarterly journal of the Post Office Agents Association Limited. It is sent to financial members.
MAIL CONTRACTORS
Mail contractor news
July 20, 2010
New Australia Post Directors appointed
The Government has announced the appointment of two new Directors to the Australia Post Board.
July 16, 2010
Super clearing house
From 1 July, the government is offering a free superannuation clearing house service to small businesses with less than 20 employees.
July 13, 2010
Solar powered rickshaws!
Posties in India could soon be delivering mail using solar powered rickshaws.
July 9, 2010
Mail on your mobile?
Swiss Post is now offering a service to forward letters to mobile phones.
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.
Postal News
Journal of the Post Office Agents Association Limited
Postal News is the full colour quarterly journal of the Post Office Agents Association Limited. It is sent to financial members.
COURIERS
Courier news
May 24, 2010
FedEx’s USA contractors face incorporation
FedEx (USA) has notified its 12,000 contractors that they must comply with new standards in order to continue operating as …
March 16, 2010
Courier membership & insurance 2010/2011
POAAL’s courier members can now access group insurance rates for public liability insurance, marine cargo insurance, personal accident insurance and hand-held scanner insurance.
March 4, 2010
Motor vehicle insurance
Do you have commercial vehicle insurance for the vehicle you use for your contract? Does your insurer know that your vehicle is used for commercial purposes? If you haven’t told your insurer that your vehicle is used for delivery or courier purposes, then the insurer may refuse to pay any claim you make.
March 27, 2009
Courier insurance
POAAL’s courier members are reminded that payment for public liability insurance and marine cargo insurance was due on 31 March. Renew today to ensure your insurance remains current.
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? Couriers 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.
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
