Federal government launches parliamentary inquiry into Australia Post's future

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 19:15 · Archive

A parliamentary inquiry has been launched to examine the long-term viability of Australia Post amid changing consumer behaviour.

The Australian government has launched a parliamentary inquiry to examine the long-term viability of Australia Post. The institution has experienced significant changes in recent years, with fewer letters being mailed and a marked drop in customers seeking over-the-counter services.

Susan Templeman, Chair of Federal Parliament's Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport, announced the inquiry on Friday. She said the probe would have a broad remit and examine Australia Post's ongoing sustainability across metropolitan and regional centres. Templeman described Australia Post as 'an absolutely vital part of all our communities' and vital for business and the economy. She noted that the inquiry would consider how to ensure the service remains accessible across the country given decades of change in how people send letters and the rise in parcels.

How it is being reported

• Parliamentary inquiry to examine Australia Post’s ability to deliver into the futureThe long-term viability of Australia Post is under serious review, with a parliamentary inquiry launched to determine what to do with the 217-year-old institution. Australia Post has experienced a marked change in consumer behaviour in recent years, with far fewer letters being mailed and a significant drop in customers seeking over-the-counter services. Chair of Federal […]Riotact · 31 Oct, 17:40
• Live: Federal government launches probe into future of Australia PostCommunications Minister Anika Wells says a parliamentary inquiry will examine whether Australia Post is keeping pace with Australians' needs for the future. Follow live.ABC Australian Capital Territory · 29 Oct, 21:20

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