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
December 10, 2013
Christmas update
POAAL has been speaking to Australia Post about the uncertainties regarding sale of Christmas postage stamps. POAAL is pleased to announce that Australia Post has agreed to accept returns of Christmas stamps, domestic and international.
November 26, 2013
Tasmanian Meet ‘n Eat
Licensees from around Tasmania met in Campbell Town last Sunday for a Meet ‘n Eat with a Christmas flavour.
November 16, 2013
Sydney Meet ‘n Eat
Australia Post’s Manager Retail Network Partnerships NSW/ACT, Corinne Jackson, was the guest at POAAL’s Meet ‘n Eat held in Sydney today. Licensees discussed a wide range of post office issues with Corinne in an informal environment.
November 13, 2013
Adelaide meeting
It was standing room only at the POAAL meeting held in Adelaide on 12 November. Australia Post’s Kym Altmann was the guest speaker and Licensees also heard from local and national POAAL representatives.
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
- PO Box installation
- 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
September 16, 2013
Turnbull new Communications Minister
Malcolm Turnbull has been named as Minister for Communications, while Bruce Billson has been appointed as Minister for Small Business.
September 4, 2013
Federal election: ALP postal policy
The ALP has written to POAAL, formally responding regarding its postal policy. The ALP has confirmed that it does not support the privatisation of Australia Post. The ALP has also committed to seeking to increase the role of Australia Post in delivering government services.
September 3, 2013
Federal election: Coalition postal policy
POAAL has received a formal response from the Coalition on their postal policy. The Coalition has confirmed that it has no plans to privatise Australia Post. The Coalition has also confirmed that it will ensure that Australia Post Board members are equipped with relevant industry experience.
August 22, 2013
ALP small business policy
POAAL Director Dennis Jenner met with Bernie Ripoll, the federal Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business, to discuss small business issues impacting Licensees and Mail Contractors.
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
July 18, 2013
New tax tables 2013-2014
The ATO has advised that for the 2013-14 income year there are no changes to the income tax rates or thresholds and that employers can continue to use most tax tables. However, there have been changes to tax tables for some employees, such as those who have a Higher Education Loan Program debt
February 2, 2013
Danish Post orders electric vans
Post Danmark, the Danish postal service, has purchased 30 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell vehicles as part of its programme aiming to cut its environmental impact. The vehicles will enter service in March in rural and urban areas.
October 23, 2012
Pre-Christmas peak
FedEx has announced that it expects this year’s pre-Christmas “peak day” to be Monday 10 December. It has forecast that it will handle 19 million shipments worldwide on that day.
August 3, 2012
UPS deploys wearable barcode scanners
Parcel delivery company UPS will be deploying “ring scanners” in their parcel operations in the USA.
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
