Australia Post is reintroducing temporary weekend deliveries starting this weekend and ramping up its logistics operations to accommodate the increased parcel volumes.
The service will be available in all metro capitals and select regional cities and towns, helping to ensure parcels arrive in time for the festive season.
Australia Post Executive General Manager Parcel, Post and eCommerce Services, Gary Starr emphasised the importance of weekend deliveries in ensuring customers receive their parcels before Christmas Day.
“We’ve been preparing all year for another busy peak season, recruiting thousands of new team members to ensure operations run as smoothly as possible.
“Last year, we delivered nearly 100 million parcels. With the cost-of-living crunch, customers are expected to make the most of major shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so we anticipate early Christmas shopping will drive another record-breaking year,” says Gary.
Australia Post has also continued to expand the locations of its popular 24/7 parcel lockers providing even more convenient delivery options.
Weekend deliveries will remain in place up until Christmas, depending on volumes.
To ensure items arrive on time, parcels should be sent by Friday 20 December for most destinations within Australia, or if sending via Express Post by Monday 23 December. People sending to or from Western Australia and the Northern Territory should allow a few extra days.
For a complete list of sending deadlines, including international destinations, visit here
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