Post Office Owners ‘Walking Away With Nothing’ as Network Shrinks, Senate Hears
Parcel carriers offered to pay post offices to hold parcels, but the owners' association says it has not seen a proposal it can support.
Licensed post office owners are leaving their businesses with no return on investment after decades of work, according to Ian Kerr of the Post Office Agents’ Association. Approximately 25 post offices have closed annually for the past two years, impacting postal services in those communities. Many licensed post offices are remaining on the market for extended periods without receiving any offers.
- Licensed post office owners are leaving their businesses with nothing to show for their work.
- About 25 post offices have closed each year for the past two years.
- These closures reduce postal services in affected communities.
- Australia Post operates around 2,900 licensed post offices, making up about two-thirds of its retail outlets.
- Many licensed post offices are listed for sale for a long time without receiving offers.
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