Name/TitleAustralia Post notice of suspension of express post guarantee
About this objectVarious factors led to delays, sometimes lengthy, in domestic mail services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like all businesses, Australia Post suffered staff shortages due to employees isolating when infected, or quarantining as they were close contacts.
There was also a huge increase in online shopping. Another big logistical challenge was the lack of domestic flights, particularly during lockdowns. Victoria’s borders were closed for long periods.
As a consequence, during Melbourne’s first lockdown in April 2020, Australia Post suspended its next day delivery guarantee. Express post was still available but Australia Post the carrier stated that they were unable to commit to a next day time frame. This explanatory notice was displayed at Australia Post, East Concourse, Beaumaris.
MakerChoat, Liz
Maker RolePhotographer
Date Made2020 May 24
Measurementsdigital image : JPG file : 1175 KB
Object TypePhotograph
Subject and Association KeywordsCOVID-19 pandemic
Subject and Association Keywordsmail services (COVID-19)
