The experienced, independent association for Post Office Licensees, Couriers and Mail Contractors

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.

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Brisbane meeting

February 4, 2016

POAAL Director Bob Chizzoniti hosted a meeting for Licensees in Brisbane on 28 January. Licensees came from all over the city to hear Bob speak and to ask questions about current issues in the Australian and global postal sector.

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Non-payment of PO Box fees

February 2, 2016

A small number of Licensees were affected by a technical issue which prevented payment of their advanced PO Box payment. POAAL has been in contact with Australia Post about this issue.

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Sorting for PO Boxes

January 29, 2016

What's the most efficient way to sort mail for PO Boxes? In episode 6 of the POAAL Podcast, POAAL's Bob Chizzoniti and Lisa Cooper discuss the techniques they use to sort mail for PO Boxes.

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World's largest letterbox

January 29, 2016

A town in Illinois, USA, has built the world’s largest letterbox. The box measures 154 cubic metres, setting a mark recognized by Guinness World Records.

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Post Offices

Operating a Licensed Post Office and Mail Contract

January 14, 2016

In episode 5 of the POAAL Podcast, we discuss some of the practical and financial aspects of being a Licensee and Contractor.

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Increase to postage rate

January 13, 2016

The basic postage rate increased from 70c to $1 effective 4 January 2016. Several mail-related LPO parents, including Mail Management Fee, Outward Mail Processing Fee, and PO Box fee, increased in line with the BPR increase.

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