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
May 7, 2012
No cross-subsidy from reserved services
The ACCC last week issued its annual report into cross-subsidy between Australia Post’s reserved service and other services, which found that the reserved service (60c stamp) is not subsidising any part of Australia Post’s business.
May 2, 2012
Brisbane meeting
Licensees from the Brisbane area came together to discuss current issues in the postal sector at a POAAL meeting held in Tingalpa at the end of April. POAAL CEO Ian Kerr led the discussion, touching on local and national issues of importance.
April 22, 2012
Perth Meeting highlights
Australia Post’s Steve Ryan and Jim Watson made a presentation at the POAAL meeting for Licensees held in Bayswater. Licensees took part in a wide-ranging discussion, touching on many issues affecting LPOs.
April 14, 2012
Campbelltown meeting
POAAL’s Bob Chizzoniti hosted a Meet ‘n Eat for Licensees at the Campbelltown RSL on 11 April. Bob led discussions on carded articles, hand-held scanners, CEPOS and a wide variety of other matters.
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
May 7, 2012
No cross-subsidy from reserved services
The ACCC last week issued its annual report into cross-subsidy between Australia Post’s reserved service and other services, which found that the reserved service (60c stamp) is not subsidising any part of Australia Post’s business.
May 4, 2012
ACCC to investigate fuel price sharing
The ACCC has announced that it will conduct a formal investigation into price information sharing arrangements in the retail petrol industry.
April 3, 2012
New electric van
Smith Electric vehicles has launched a new electric van and has announced that FedEx in the USA will be one of its first major customers. The new electric van will have a range of up to 160km.
March 9, 2012
POAAL meets with Minister for Communications
This afternoon POAAL met with the Minister for Communications, Senator Conroy. We discussed some of the issues specific to Mail & Parcel Contractors and Messenger Post Contractors, including volatile fuel prices and rising operating costs.
Mail contractor meetings and events
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 4, 2012
ACCC to investigate fuel price sharing
The ACCC has announced that it will conduct a formal investigation into price information sharing arrangements in the retail petrol industry.
April 3, 2012
New electric van
Smith Electric vehicles has launched a new electric van and has announced that FedEx in the USA will be one of its first major customers. The new electric van will have a range of up to 160km.
March 8, 2012
Courier membership & insurance 2012/13
Membership and insurance renewals for 2011/2012 have been posted to all courier members. Current Courier membership and insurance falls due on 31 March 2011.
March 1, 2012
New portable devices for UPS drivers
UPS has announced that it will be deploying new portable devices to its drivers around the world.
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
