Changes to Mail Contractor Payment Dates

POAAL has written to Australia Post following AP's unilateral decision to vary payment dates for Mail & Parcel Contractors.Following AP's announcement, POAAL received many calls from Contractors who were upset at the change. Contractors were annoyed that the changes would mean many administrative changes for them as well as changes to payments made by Contractors to subcontractors and suppliers. Most contractors have financial commitments related to their mail service which are scheduled around the date they are paid. These commitments often include vehicle payments and expenses.No reasons were given for the decision to change, and no consultation took place to ascertain the impact this change would have on mail contractors and the way they budget.We have suggested to AP that they assist contractors during the change-over period so that no contractor is financially embarrassed.