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
July 9, 2020
New version of Franchising Code of Conduct
A new version of the Franchising Code of Conduct has been published. Licensed Post Offices are considered to be franchises and are covered by the Code.
July 3, 2020
POAAL Podcast: PO Box Plus
Jonathan Gaynor from Australia Post joins us in this episode of the POAAL Podcast to discuss the new PO Box Plus service.
June 4, 2020
POAAL Podcast: Workplace health and safety
Caroline Kingston from Safety For Life discusses workplace health and safety issues
May 27, 2020
POAAL Podcast 39: Business insurance
Joel from insurance brokers Network Insurance Group discusses some frequently asked questions about business insurance for LPOs.
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
June 4, 2020
POAAL Podcast: Workplace health and safety
Caroline Kingston from Safety For Life discusses workplace health and safety issues
May 7, 2020
POAAL Podcast 38: workers’ compensation
Insurance brokers Network Insurance Group join us in this episode to discuss some frequently asked questions about workers’ comp
April 21, 2020
Changes to Australia Post delivery
Temporary changes to Australia Post’s letter delivery service are being introduced.
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 and the postal network
POAAL has held discussions with Australia Post about preparing the postal network for a variety of scenarios in response to the growing COVID-19 threat in Australia.
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
