Due to Covid’s ongoing impact, and with 200 of its Melbourne staff currently in self-isolation, Australia Post is currently inundated. So, it’s temporarily pausing parcel pick-ups, collections and business lodgements for e-commerce retailers in Greater Melbourne for five days.
The pause will last from Friday October 1 to Wednesday October 6, and means your online-shopping orders will likely be delayed.
“With parcel volumes at Christmas levels, our network continues to be under increased pressure, and is amplified in Victoria where we continue to manage a heavily reduced workforce due to the impact of the Delta strain,” a press release reads.
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This article was updated on September 30. An earlier version incorrectly stated the pause extended to collecting parcels from the post office.
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