Australia Post
Australian postal service
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| 2021 | Australia Post began using its first electric trucks, specifically three Fuso Ecanters in Melbourne. |
| November 2 2020 | Christine Holgate announced her resignation due to increasing pressure from Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Communications Minister Paul Fletcher over the controversial Cartier watches gifted to four senior executives, totaling $20,000 AUD. |
| October 22 2020 | During Senate Estimates hearing, CEO Christine Holgate defended the decision to reward senior executives with Cartier watches, stating Australia Post is a commercial organization. |
| 2019 | Australia Post delivered a record 40 million parcels in December and obtained complete ownership of Australia Post Global (APG). |
| 2019 | Australia Post employed 27,785 full-time staff and 7,316 part-time staff in this year. |
| 2019 | Continued to broaden product and service range by investing in extensive technology-based infrastructure programmes to respond to competitive pressures. |
| 2019 | Australia Post transferred several thousand workers from letter to parcel delivery, and reduced letter deliveries from five to two days per week due to declining letter volumes and increasing parcel deliveries. |
| October 2019 | Australia Post completed a major rebranding project with Maud, developing a new brand identity, website, self-service platform, packaging, street posting boxes, staff uniforms, and custom electric vehicles. |
| 2018 | Senior executives secured a significant deal allowing customers of Commonwealth Bank, NAB, and Westpac to conduct banking services at post offices. |
| February 2017 | Managing Director Ahmed Fahour's reforms were reported to have reduced potential 2015-16 losses to A$138 million. |
| February 23 2017 | Ahmed Fahour announced his resignation from Australia Post, effective July 2017, following criticism of his $5.6 million annual salary by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. |
| January 4 2016 | Increased the basic domestic letter rate to $1.00, while maintaining concession stamps at 60 cents and seasonal greeting stamps at 65 cents. Introduced a new 'Priority' mail category with a 50-cent additional label for improved delivery standards. |
| September 2015 | Australia Post announced its first loss in 30 years, reporting a $222 million loss compared to the previous year's $116 million profit, with significant decreases in addressed and stamped mail. |
| May 2015 | Australia Post engaged in a legal battle with Sendle over trademark dispute, claiming the courier's slogan was too similar to their brand. After two years, Sendle ultimately won the case. |
| February 2015 | Australia Post reported a 56% fall in its half-year profit, experiencing a loss of A$151 million and forecasting the first full-year loss in over 30 years. |
| 2014 | Australian Senate conducted an inquiry into complaints about Australia Post's business practices regarding franchised retail outlets, resulting in a unanimous report recommending increased payments and an independently chaired stakeholder forum. |
| December 26 2013 | Australia Post requested an increase in the base rate to 70 cents due to heavy decline in mail usage from email competition. |
| 2012 | Communication Workers Union raised criticism about delivery contractors' poor parcel delivery service, particularly during the Christmas peak period, alleging excessive use of delivery failure cards. |
| 2011 | Electric-assisted bicycles were introduced in Victoria for mail delivery, expanding Australia Post's delivery methods. |
| June 9 2010 | The stamp price increase was published in the Government Gazette. |
| May 2010 | Ahmed Fahour announced the 'Future Ready' strategy to reinvigorate Australia Post, including a new organizational structure and digital business expansion under the 'eServices' strategic business unit. |
| May 28 2010 | The ACCC approved Australia Post's request for a stamp price increase. |
| April 2010 | Australia Post resubmitted the proposed postal stamp rise to the ACCC. |
| February 2010 | Ahmed Fahour was appointed Managing Director (CEO) of Australia Post. |
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