Indexation of some LPO payments

Posted: September 6, 2017 at 9:51 pm

Australia Post has written to all Licensees advising that it is reviewing the indexation arrangement for LPO mail and delivery related payments. POAAL is seeking Licensees’ input on how those payments should be indexed

Continue reading Indexation of some LPO payments

Royal Mail releases more Star Wars Stamps

Posted: September 6, 2017 at 3:36 pm

Royal Mail will issue a set of eight Special Stamps to mark the release of the latest Star Wars movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which launches this December.

Continue reading Royal Mail releases more Star Wars Stamps

Australia Post announces 2016/17 financial results

Posted: August 25, 2017 at 6:16 pm

Australia Post today announced a full-year profit before tax of $126.1 million for 2016/17. Parcels profit before tax increased by 4.8% to $299.7 million. Addressed letter volumes fell by 11.8%. The letters business posted a $180 million loss before tax.

Continue reading Australia Post announces 2016/17 financial results

New Australia Post Board appointments

Posted: June 29, 2017 at 12:05 am

The federal government has appointed Paul Scurrah and Deidre Willmott as part-time non-executive directors of Australia Post, each for a term of three years.

Continue reading New Australia Post Board appointments

Kingston (Tas) Licensee meeting report

Posted: May 31, 2017 at 12:34 am

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.

Continue reading Kingston (Tas) Licensee meeting report

Launceston Licensee meeting report

Posted: May 22, 2017 at 7:05 am

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.

Continue reading Launceston Licensee meeting report

WHS obligations for Licensees

Posted: May 11, 2017 at 7:00 am

Safety For Life’s Caroline Kingston explains some of the Workplace Health & Safety obligations on Licensees, and how Licensees can meet those obligations.

Continue reading WHS obligations for Licensees

Perth meeting report, May 2017

Posted: May 9, 2017 at 6:29 pm

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.

Continue reading Perth meeting report, May 2017

Adelaide meeting report – May 2017

Posted: May 9, 2017 at 6:20 pm

POAAL’s Bob Chizzoniti spoke at a meeting of SA Licensees on Saturday 6 May. POAAL SA/NT Branch Chairman Tim Walsh welcomed Licensees from across South Australia who had travelled to Adelaide for the meeting.

Continue reading Adelaide meeting report – May 2017

US Postal Service issues lunar eclipse stamp that changes when you touch it

Posted: April 28, 2017 at 5:52 pm

The US Postal Service will soon release a first-of-its-kind stamp that changes when you touch it. The stamp will be issued in June to commemorate the eclipse that will occur in the United States on 21 August.

Continue reading US Postal Service issues lunar eclipse stamp that changes when you touch it

Older entries »