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 31, 2017
Kingston (Tas) Licensee meeting report
POAAL Tasmanian Branch Chairman Chris Dancer welcomed Licensees from around southern Tasmania for a meal and discussions on current issues affecting Licensees and the postal sector.
May 22, 2017
Launceston Licensee meeting report
Licensees from around Northern Tasmania met for Sunday lunch in Launceston on 21 May. POAAL Tasmanian Branch Chairman Chris Dancer hosted the meeting and led a discussion on a range of issues important to Licensees.
May 11, 2017
WHS obligations for Licensees
Safety For Life’s Caroline Kingston explains some of the Workplace Health & Safety obligations on Licensees, and how Licensees can meet those obligations.
May 9, 2017
Perth meeting report, May 2017
The future of the LPO network was the focus of Bob Chizzoniti’s presentation at POAAL’s meeting for Licensees in Perth in May 2017.
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
April 10, 2017
Operational Contingency Plans
As part of the 2017 tender call, Australia Post is asking tenderers to provide an Operational Contingency Plan. OH&S advisors Safety For Life can prepare an Operational Contingency Plan.
April 5, 2017
Jumbo-size mailboxes in the USA
Customers in the USA can now purchase bigger mailboxes that accommodate larger packages delivered by the US Postal Service.
December 20, 2016
POAAL National Office Christmas opening hours
POAAL members will be able to contact the POAAL National Office during the Christmas/New Year period. The National Office will be closed on public holidays and weekends, but otherwise open as per usual.
November 30, 2016
Posties supporting the elderly
Finnish postal operator Posti is launching a new service to support elderly Finns in outdoor activities. This is the latest of Posti’s initiatives for its delivery officers that go beyond traditional letter delivery.
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 15, 2017
Amazon coming to Australia
Amazon plans to be fully operational in Australia by the end of 2018. What will this mean for parcel delivery? Will Amazon turn to crowdsourced delivery options?
December 20, 2016
POAAL National Office Christmas opening hours
POAAL members will be able to contact the POAAL National Office during the Christmas/New Year period. The National Office will be closed on public holidays and weekends, but otherwise open as per usual.
September 27, 2016
AFL 2016 Grand Final holiday
The POAAL National Office will be closed on Friday 30 September for the “Friday before the AFL Grand Final” public holiday in Victoria.
July 14, 2016
ACCC scams
The ACCC is warning businesses to watch out for scam emails that claim to be from the ACCC but in fact contain links that can infect your computer with malware.
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
