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
March 13, 2019
Australia Post divests Aramex stakeholding
Australia Post has divested its 10.06% shareholding in global logistics company Aramex.
February 26, 2019
New-look $20 notes revealed
The Reserve Bank has revealed the design of the new $20 banknote, which will be released into general circulation in October 2019.
February 19, 2019
Letters fall drags Australia Post profits down
Australia Post has announced a profit before tax for the first half of $154 million, down 36% year-on-year.
February 15, 2019
In-principle agreement reached on LPO payments
POAAL has completed the first stage of its negotiations with Australia Post regarding changes to some LPO payments.
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
- 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
March 13, 2019
Australia Post divests Aramex stakeholding
Australia Post has divested its 10.06% shareholding in global logistics company Aramex.
February 19, 2019
Letters fall drags Australia Post profits down
Australia Post has announced a profit before tax for the first half of $154 million, down 36% year-on-year.
December 19, 2018
Australia Post to wholly acquire Aramex Global Solutions
Australia Post will acquire Aramex’s 60% stake in Aramex Global Solutions (AGS), the e-commerce logistics joint venture Australia Post, for US$20 million.
August 27, 2018
Australia Post 2017/18 financial results
Australia Post has announced a full-year profit after tax of $134 million for the 2017/18 financial year. This result was largely driven by substantial growth in parcel revenues along with efficiency gains.
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
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).
November 6, 2017
Melbourne Cup holiday closure
The POAAL National Office will be closed for the Melbourne Cup holiday on Tuesday 7 November.
October 18, 2017
UPS orders new all-electric trucks
UPS has announced it will use new zero-emission electric trucks from Daimler Trucks’ Fuso brand, called the eCanter.
September 28, 2017
AFL 2017 Grand Final holiday
The POAAL National Office will be closed on Friday 29 September for the “Friday before the AFL Grand Final” public holiday in Victoria.
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
