June 5th 2024.
A branch of Australia Post located in Sydney's south-west will be closing its doors next week, leaving many community members without a nearby post office. The Campsie post office, which has been a staple in the area, will permanently shut down on June 14th. This news has caused concern among locals who believe that there is still a demand for its services.
In addition to the post office, customers were also notified that the nearby Australia Post lockers on Charles Street will also be ceasing operations on June 12th. This double closure has sparked frustration and confusion among residents, with one person taking to social media to express their disappointment. "It's a busy one as far as I know," they wrote, pleading for at least the lockers to remain available.
Australia Post has confirmed the closure of the Campsie branch, citing a 20% decrease in customer visits over the past five years. However, they assure that the area is still well-serviced with 12 other post offices within a three-kilometre radius. They also stated that the current location will still have over 720 Post Office Boxes available for use.
The closure will also result in all team members being offered positions at nearby outlets or closer to their homes. This decision comes as part of Australia Post's efforts to remain financially viable, as their chief executive Paul Graham had previously warned that more closures may be necessary.
However, there are regulations in place that require Australia to maintain a certain number of post offices nationwide, with a specific number dedicated to regional and rural areas. As such, despite the closure of the Campsie branch, there will still be 4000 post offices across the country and 2500 in regional and rural areas.
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