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Federal election
Posted: August 20, 2010 at 6:12 am
The ALP, Coalition and Greens have responded to POAAL’s questions regarding their respective postal policies. All have committed to retaining Australia Post in government ownership.
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Melbourne meeting for Licensees – 24 August
Posted: August 6, 2010 at 1:14 am
Australia Post’s Executive Manager of Retail Services, Christine Corbett, will be our guest speaker at a special POAAL Branch Meeting in Melbourne.
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Installing EPOS at manual LPOs
Posted: August 5, 2010 at 12:12 pm
POAAL is campaigning for funding to install EPOS at manual LPOs.
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Increase to LPO payments
Posted: August 2, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Australia Post and POAAL have agreed to increase a range of LPO payments following a consultation period. These increases take effect from 1 July 2010.
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New Australia Post Directors appointed
Posted: July 20, 2010 at 4:21 pm
The Government has announced the appointment of two new Directors to the Australia Post Board.
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Super clearing house
Posted: July 16, 2010 at 2:06 pm
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?
Posted: July 9, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Swiss Post is now offering a service to forward letters to mobile phones.
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Business pack insurance
Posted: July 6, 2010 at 7:31 pm
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
Posted: July 5, 2010 at 7:11 pm
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
Posted: July 2, 2010 at 7:21 pm
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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