Meeting with Australia Post MD

Today POAAL representatives met with Australia Post MD/CEO Ahmed Fahour along with Australia Post Executive General Manager Retail Services Christine Corbett.[caption id="attachment_5273" align="aligncenter" width="398" caption="POAAL CEO Ian Kerr with Australia Post Managing Director Ahmed Fahour"]

[/caption]Australia Post acknowledged the immense difficulties Licensees have experienced with regard to distribution of stock following the sale of Post Logistics to DHL. POAAL noted that Licensees are still experiencing delays and other problems with the supply of stock.Another major topic concerned the new national OH&S laws that came into effect from 1 January 2012. From our discussion today, Australia Post believes that these laws will apply to LPOs and Mail Contractors. Discussions with Australia Post will continue on this topic and POAAL will keep Licensees and Contractors informed of any developments.