Federal election

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

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

POAAL is campaigning for funding to install EPOS at manual LPOs.

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Increase to LPO payments

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

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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