Australia Post Group chief executive Paul Graham has announced he will retire at the end of the financial year. Graham was appointed to the role in September 2021 after a career in logistics and supply chain. Communications Minister Anika Wells thanked him for his service during a period of significant change at the national institution. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has also named Derek Bopping as Australia's next Ambassador for Cyber Affairs, Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology, and Rachel Moseley as Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation. Several senior public service roles were also filled.
Australia Post Group chief executive Paul Graham has announced he will retire at the end of the financial year. Graham was appointed to the role in September 2021 after a career in logistics and supply chain. Communications Minister Anika Wells thanked him for his service during a period of significant change at the national institution. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has also named Derek Bopping as Australia's next Ambassador for Cyber Affairs, Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology, and Rachel Moseley as Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation. Several senior public service roles were also filled.
The Australian Government has thanked Paul Graham, Australia Post's Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, who is retiring at the end of this financial year. Mr Graham was appointed in September 2021 and brings more than 40 years of experience in logistics and supply chain work. Under his leadership, the national postal service has undergone significant transformation as it adapts to changing consumer needs and a shifting commercial environment. The Government will work with the Australia Post Board to select his successor.
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The City of Stirling is asking the Federal Government to step in and save an Innaloo post office that is due to close today. The branch, inside Westfield Innaloo, has served the community since 1967. Councillors backed a motion to keep pressing for the service to be protected, and Mayor Mark Irwin has written to the ministers who oversee Australia Post. Residents have raised concerns about older people, people with disabilities and those who rely on public transport. Australia Post says falling visits and financial losses mean the outlet is no longer viable.
Australia Post has set its last-sending dates for Christmas 2026, urging shoppers to post early. Metro parcels for interstate delivery should be sent by 21 December, and same-state parcels by 22 December. Express post parcels are due by 23 December. Cards and letters have earlier deadlines of 18 December for interstate and 21 December for same-state delivery. Australia Post expects millions of parcels during the festive season and has employed 3800 extra seasonal workers. Regional, remote and Western Australian, Northern Territory and Tasmanian senders should allow extra days.
