Australia Post has long been mandated to get letters to every corner of the country, daily, despite it now becoming a severely unprofitable part of the business. The federal government has announced a sweeping review into its financial sustainability. abc.net.au/radionational/pro…

Australia Post faces a major shake-up - ABC Radio National

Australia Post has long been mandated to get letters to every corner of the country, daily, despite it now becoming a severely unprofitable part of the business.  With the postal service this year...

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Mar 2, 2023 · 12:12 AM UTC

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Aust Post is an essential public service & as such should not be required to make a profit Other essential services are Banking Health Education Public Transport Roads Airports Etc. Etc. The Aust Fed Govt as issuer of the currency can purchase any of these services free of debt
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I live 1km outside the Melbourne Metro zone and Australia Post won't deliver parcels just letters and slips so I can drive 10km to my nearest PO and ask them to bring it to the car because I am an amputee. Great service!
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Fun Fact: ABC gets the same funds no matter how badly they perform.
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There she goes. Another service down the gurgled. What’s happening to our once magnificent country.
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The post office network can be repaired. A National Aust. Post Savings Bank must be facilitated ... urgently. The banks' agenda of CBDC / branch closures / removal of ATMs / #WarOnCash must be fought tooth & nail.
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Just many other's around the world 🌎
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Twice a week is plenty.
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Latest I heard AP was only delivering letters ever 2 or 3 days in my area.....so they've already cut back, haven't they?
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Fed govt should conduct a review into their own sustainability.
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DHL to the rescue............buy it
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