New Australia Post Directors appointed

The Government has announced the appointment of two new Directors to the Australia Post Board.

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Super clearing house

From 1 July, the government is offering a free superannuation clearing house service to small businesses with less than 20 employees.

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Mail on your mobile?

Swiss Post is now offering a service to forward letters to mobile phones.

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Business pack insurance

Did your business pack insurance fall due on 1 July? POAAL has worked with insurance broker GWS Genco Group to produce a Basic Business Pack for LPOs.

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Changes to Franchising Code of Conduct

Amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct come into force from 1 July 2010. The changes concern disclosure, franchise terms, franchise renewal, good faith and dispute resolution.

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Increase to 9 LPO payments

As a result of the increase in BPR from 28 June 2010, Licensees will receive an increase to 9 payments, including PO Boxes.

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PIO report on passports

The PIO has released a report into passports being sent via the mail.

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Canada Post introduces PIN services

From this November, Canadians will be able to reset or change their credit card PIN at most Canadian post offices. …

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New Award rates for LPO employees

New wage rates will apply from 1 July 2010 for LPOs that pay staff under the Postal Services Industry Award.

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AUSTRAC fees

POAAL has written to all members of the House of Representatives to protest against the recently proposed AUSTRAC fees for LPOs.

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