Parliamentary Inquiry into Postal Services 

Member Feedback Sought

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have been invited to make a submission to the House Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport's Parliamentary Inquiry into the sustainability and accessibility of postal services.

The inquiry is examining measures to improve the sustainability and accessibility of Australia's postal services and network, including the changing financial position of Australia Post and the impact of evolving consumer and delivery patterns.

Of particular relevance to  members, the inquiry will consider:

• the growth in market share of delivery services operated by global marketplace retailers and the impact on Australia Post;
• the changing role and viability of the postal network;
• opportunities for more efficient and locally tailored services, including parcel lockers and alternative delivery formats; and
• international approaches to maintaining sustainable and accessible national postal services.

FTA/APSA intends to make a submission and is seeking member input to ensure the practical views and experiences of industry are reflected.

Members involved in e-commerce, international freight, postal and parcel movements, customs clearance and last-mile delivery are particularly encouraged to provide feedback on issues they believe should be raised as part of the inquiry.

FTA/APSA is seeking member input to inform our submission. Members wishing to raise specific issues, concerns or recommendations are encouraged to provide feedback to Sal Milici at smilici@ftalliance.com.au by COB Thursday, 3 December 2026