25 February 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the department will be closing a number of PO Boxes around the country and will be using a single primary address for the receipt of all departmental mail.
Summary of changes and key points
- The department’s primary mailing address is now GPO Box 858 Canberra.
- Please note the example address shown below
Mr Jack Smith
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Biosecurity Operations Division – Perth office
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
- The GPO 858 address is now operational and entities are encouraged to use this new address, rather than existing PO Box addresses, as soon as possible.
- All incoming mail and freight for a regional office must include the city or town in the address (as per the above example).
- Any items addressed to PO Boxes after the closure dates listed below, will NOT be delivered to the department and will be returned to sender.
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects entities that send items by Australia Post to departmental PO Boxes in the following locations:
| LOCATION | PO BOX | CLOSURE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Albany, WA | PO Box 5765 | 31 March 2020 |
| Port Hedland, WA | PO Box 590 | 31 March 2020 |
| Karratha, WA | PO Box 189 | 31 March 2020 |
| Mackay, QLD | PO Box 1517 | 31 March 2020 |
| Geraldton, WA | PO Box 2765 | 31 March 2020 |
| Parramatta, NSW | PO Box 4175 | 31 March 2020 |
| Carrington, NSW | PO Box 69 | 31 March 2020 |
| Mascot, NSW |
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| Tullamarine, VIC | PO Box 1006 | 31 March 2020 |
| Port Kembla, NSW | PO box 159 | 31 March 2020 |
| Coolangatta, QLD | PO Box 1413 | 31 March 2020 |
| Bundaberg, QLD | PO Box 815 | 31 March 2020 |
| Townsville, QLD | PO Box 1245 | 31 March 2020 |
| Gladstone, QLD | PO Box 1682 | 31 March 2020 |
| Hamilton, QLD | PO Box 222 | 31 March 2020 |
Background
Following a review of its mail and freight handling procedures, the department has been advised to consolidate the number of Post Office Boxes in use. A single primary address for the receipt of departmental mail will make it simpler for entities to contact the department by mail.
Contact information
If you have any questions regarding this IAN please email the Commercial Business Branch
Troy Czabania
Assistant Secretary
Commercial Business Branch
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment