Australian Regulation scrapped
The Australian government is set to deregulate some of its postal services but has admitted some of the work is already being carried out illegally by private contractors.
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Mail service outsourcing 'a breach'
THE Howard Government is preparing to deregulate some Australia Post services and has admitted some of its functions already are being performed illegally by private contractors.
Communications Minister Richard Alston will introduce legislation in the new year opening parts of Australia Post’s reserved service to foreign competition.
Industry sources said yesterday the changes could open the floodgates to many players — but they would need to already own existing networks to make it pay.
Read MoreAustralia Post Not Expecting Reforms To Affect Revenues
Australia Post sees no reason why postal reform legislation should cause a revenue slump
Read MoreSaturday Morning Trial for Post Office
Australia Post is running a four-month trial of Saturday morning trading at the Neutral Bay Junction Post Shop on the corner of Military Rd and Barry St.
If it is successful, the extended times will become the standard operating hours.
The office is now opening on Saturday between 9.30am and 12.30pm and Australia Post says all normal services will operate.
Read MoreAustralian Postal Service to face late delivery fines
Australia Post and direct mail agents will be forced to compensate customers for late delivery and could face fines from a federal government-appointed ombudsmen if a new government initiative is approved. Communications minister Richard Alston has released the discussion paper, which outlines the role of the new office, which would be funded by the postal industry but administered by a separate board.
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