Werriwa Locals and Small Businesses Encouraged to Have Their Say on a Modernised Postal Service

Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher
Minister for Finance

The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Minister for Communications
Member for Greenway

Anne Stanley MP
Government Whip
Member for Werriwa
MEDIA RELEASE

Local residents and small businesses in Werriwa are encouraged to have their say on themodernisation of postal services through a consultation process started by the AlbaneseGovernment today.

Australia Post is a key enabler of the Australian economy – particularly in rural, regional,and remote communities where post offices bring locals and businesses together.
The growing digitisation of the way Australians live, communicate, shop, and engage incommerce means it is critical the national postal service keeps pace with shifting demands. Consumer and business demand for parcel delivery services is growing and nearly 1 in 5
retail sales are now completed online, with Australia Post delivering more than 500 million
parcels in 2021–22 right across the nation.
The Australian Government is committed to supporting Australia Post adapt to changing consumer trends, as this cherished national institution provides essential services and stable employment for tens of thousands of Australians.
Modernising postal services will boost Australia’s productivity, support businesses, and keep Australians connected. It will also support Australia Post to remain financially sustainable so that it can invest in services to benefit consumers and support businesses and provide secure good paying jobs for our posties.
The Australian Government is committed to listening to the needs of Australians – especially in rural and regional Australia and small businesses – so that Australia Post remains a critical part of our national infrastructure. Modernisation measures will be
informed by the consultation process which includes the discussion paper released today.

Local residents, businesses, charities, communities, Post Office licensees and agents, and the Australia Post workforce are all encouraged to make a submission and inform this process. Submissions are open for eight weeks and close on 27 April 2023.
To have your say or to find our more, visit https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/mediatechnology-communications/post.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher:

“Australia Post has been a constant driver of economic activity for businesses and consumers across Australia.

The Government is committed to ensuring that Australia Post continues to modernise to ensure that it is financially sustainable and continues to provide employment opportunities and deliver essential services to all Australians, particularly in regional, rural and remote
Australia.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP:
“Australia Post is a cherished national publicly-owned institution that provides invaluable services to Australian consumers and businesses.
“The Albanese Government is committed to helping our national postal service adapt to
changes in technology and commerce, and consumer expectations.
“The consultation announced today will ensure Australia Post maintains the long-term
financial stability it needs to continue supporting small businesses and providing essential
community services – particularly in our rural, regional and remote communities.
“I encourage all Australians to have their say, especially small businesses. Your opinion will
help us as we consider options to shape postal services, and sustain Australia Post now
and into the future.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Werriwa, Ms Anne Stanley MP:
“Australia Post is a lifeline for our community. It helps keep us connected and support small
businesses.
“This consultation process will support the longevity of Australia Post as a trusted service. I
encourage local residents and small businesses to make a submission to ensure their
voices are heard”.