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
June 13, 2022
EOFY activities for your LPO
POAAL’s Bob Chizzoniti shares some end of financial year activities for Licensees to do to reflect on their business.
February 21, 2022
Mail Service Payment essentials
POAAL Director Bob Chizzoniti discusses key points to understand regarding Mail Service Payment (MSP).
February 14, 2022
Changes to some LPO payments
New changes to the LPO Payment Scheme should result in Licensees receiving a modest increase in their AP payments.
November 26, 2021
POAAL Podcast: Australia Post CEO Paul Graham
Australia Post’s new CEO and Managing Director, Paul Graham, joins us on the POAAL Podcast to discuss his logistics experience, and his vision for Australia Post.
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
November 26, 2021
POAAL Podcast: Australia Post CEO Paul Graham
Australia Post’s new CEO and Managing Director, Paul Graham, joins us on the POAAL Podcast to discuss his logistics experience, and his vision for Australia Post.
August 31, 2021
Australia Post announces profit for 2020/2021
Australia Post today announced its results for the 2020/2021 financial year, including a profit before tax of $100.7 million.
July 1, 2021
Superannuation guarantee increase
The super guarantee percentage increases from 9.5% to 10% from 1 July 2021.
May 23, 2021
POAAL Podcast: Australia Post and Star Track Contractor insurance
Joel Steendham from insurance brokers Network Insurance Group discusses insurance essentials for Australia Post and Star Track Contractor insurance.
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
July 1, 2021
Superannuation guarantee increase
The super guarantee percentage increases from 9.5% to 10% from 1 July 2021.
December 2, 2020
Dispute resolution for small business owners and owner/drivers
Victorian Small Business Commissioner Judy O’Connell joins us to discuss VSBC dispute resolution services.
November 2, 2020
Melbourne Cup public holiday 2020
The POAAL National Office will be closed on Tuesday 3 November for the Melbourne Cup public holiday.
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).
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
