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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Just cut it to 3 days a week and divert those resources to parcel work the other days. Not hard, can I be CEO?
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They deserve a bonus for that
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Why does Aust Post have to make money? Isn’t postal delivery a public service? That’s what we pay tax for isn’t it? Public services?
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I don’t know how they did it. Once upon a time out taxes covered roads, public works, water from woah to go, social security, secure banking, sewerage disposal, environment management, parks and gardens. We’re they magicians? Were they superior money managers? Smarter? Wiser?
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I live in Regional Victoria and already only receive AP services Monday Wednesday Friday
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Postal services are essential services. Postal services should be government services - not a for profit private sector business which doesn’t care about delivering mail to every Australian.