Australia Post Changes
On January 4th the price of stamps has risen dramatically
Standard mail prices for a small letter or postcard up to 250 g.
A change from $0.70 to $1.00 an increase of 30 cents per stamp.
This is for what is now to be called Regular Service and take up to 2 working days extra than the old service
Aust Post will offer a Priority service (the old standard service) next business day for small letters BUT at an extra price. In addition to the $1.00 standard postage stamp you must also attach a special PRIORITY stamp which cost an additional $0.50
In other word to get the same old service you had in 2015 the cost has increased from $0.70 to $1.50
WHAT ABOUT SENIORS CONCESSIONS
Yes there is a senior’s concession provided you have or lodge a registration for a MyPost concession card (if you have one it’s a yellow card)
Thankfully this remains the same price as 2015 at just $0.60 for the regular mail service. If you want priority mail you will need to add the $0.50 priority stamp as well.
There is however a limit of only 50 of the $0.60 concessional stamps per year they are sold in books of 5 stamps for $3.00 per book
If you have a larger letter (260 x 360 x 20mm)
Weight up to 125g use 2 stamps
Weight up to 250g use 3 stamps
Weight up to 500g use 5 stamps
For priority speed add a Priority stamp as well
If you have not got one, visit your local post office and apply it is easy just take your Pension Concession Card to the post office and request a form, if they are not busy they will even assist you fill in the form.
You will need to fill in your details (Name, Address, Date of Birth, Mob Ph no and Email address) – If you don’t have a Mob Ph or email tick the boxes that you don’t have one.
Sign the form, and the staff will help you with the rest, I just applied for mine and it was very easy.
If you have not applied, you should do so as soon as you can it is a big saving and you get 5 free stamps.
