POAAL meeting in Frankston

Federal election: ALP postal policy

The ALP has written to POAAL, formally responding regarding its postal policy. The ALP has confirmed that it does not support the privatisation of Australia Post. The ALP has also committed to seeking to increase the role of Australia Post in delivering government services.

Federal election: Coalition postal policy

POAAL has received a formal response from the Coalition on their postal policy. The Coalition has confirmed that it has no plans to privatise Australia Post. The Coalition has also confirmed that it will ensure that Australia Post Board members are equipped with relevant industry experience.

Federal election: Update on postal policies

POAAL has been actively lobbying during the current federal election campaign on postal and small business matters. With the election now under two weeks away, POAAL has received formal responses from The Nationals and from The Australian Greens.

ALP small business policy

POAAL Director Dennis Jenner met with Bernie Ripoll, the federal Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business, to discuss small business issues impacting Licensees and Mail Contractors.

Superannuation changes

Changes to superannuation came into effect from 1 July 2013, including an increase in the superannuation guarantee and the removal of the superannuation guarantee eligibility age limit.