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 21, 2011
Merry Christmas from POAAL
POAAL wishes all Licensees, Contractors and Couriers a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to serving you in 2012.
December 9, 2011
Productivity Commission releases final Retail Inquiry report
The Productivity Commission has released its report into the Economic Structure and Performance of the Australian Retail Industry. POAAL made a submission to this inquiry, and appeared before the Productivity Commission hearing in Melbourne. A number of POAAL’s points have been picked up in the Productivity Commission’s final report.
December 2, 2011
Adelaide meeting highlights
The POAAL meeting in Adelaide on 29 November was a lively event, with discussions dominated by LPO supply issues.
November 30, 2011
WA meeting highlights
POAAL’s WA Branch held a Licensee meeting in Perth on Sunday 27 November. It was a dynamic meeting, with spirited discussion on topics including CEPOS, carded parcels, stock and consumables supply, and certain mail payments.
Post office meetings and events
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
- 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
January 28, 2012
New aerodynamic trailer tail
TNT Express in Holland has been testing an aerodynamic tail on the trailer of one of its trucks. During testing, the special tail – called “EcoTail” – reportedly reduced fuel consumption by 6 percent.
December 21, 2011
Merry Christmas from POAAL
POAAL wishes all Licensees, Contractors and Couriers a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to serving you in 2012.
December 15, 2011
Higher fuel prices reflect global trends
The ACCC recently released its report on the prices, costs and profits of unleaded petrol in Australia, which showed that while 2010-11 prices were around 8 cents per litre higher than in 2009-10 petrol prices in Australia remain among the lowest in the OECD.
November 3, 2011
French postal service orders 10,000 electric vans
It has been announced that La Poste, the French postal service, will order 10,000 electric Kangoo vans from Renault. The Kangoo Z.E. is the electric version of Renault’s light commercial vehicle.
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
January 28, 2012
New aerodynamic trailer tail
TNT Express in Holland has been testing an aerodynamic tail on the trailer of one of its trucks. During testing, the special tail – called “EcoTail” – reportedly reduced fuel consumption by 6 percent.
December 21, 2011
Merry Christmas from POAAL
POAAL wishes all Licensees, Contractors and Couriers a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to serving you in 2012.
December 15, 2011
Higher fuel prices reflect global trends
The ACCC recently released its report on the prices, costs and profits of unleaded petrol in Australia, which showed that while 2010-11 prices were around 8 cents per litre higher than in 2009-10 petrol prices in Australia remain among the lowest in the OECD.
November 3, 2011
French postal service orders 10,000 electric vans
It has been announced that La Poste, the French postal service, will order 10,000 electric Kangoo vans from Renault. The Kangoo Z.E. is the electric version of Renault’s light commercial vehicle.
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
