Shocking revelation about Australia Post workers—could your parcels be at risk, too?
Australia Post has long prided itself on reliable delivery of parcels and mail nationwide.
But a disturbing video recently surfaced has many customers questioning how the company’s workers treat their packages.
The footage, posted anonymously to social media, shows multiple Australia Post workers aggressively tossing parcels into a delivery van.
At one point, two employees raised their arms and pitched the packages at a high speed before laughing.
The person who posted the video said: ‘The way Australia Post treats people’s packages. Just throwing them around like nobody gives a s**t. Look at them.’
The video garnered thousands of views on social media, with one urging the person to ‘send it to the news’.
Some social media users were irked at the footage, writing: ‘Disgusting behaviour, they should be sacked immediately.’
‘They are actually so bad at their job. I have cameras at home, and they throw my packages and leave them where everyone can see them, and not even ring the doorbell. They are so disrespectful,’ another shared.
‘I'm not surprised it's been happening for years,’ a third person commented.
An Australia Post spokesperson acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and ‘sincerely apologises’ for the incident.
They assured customers they are ‘investigating the matter as a priority’.
‘The vast majority of our network takes pride in their job delivering for all Australians, and it’s disappointing to see it’s not the case here,’ the spokesperson said.
‘These actions are not in line with the service standards we expect of our people,’ they stated. ‘Australia Post regularly reminds team members about correct handling procedures.’
This comes after Compare the Market revealed that 46.7 per cent of Australians who made an online purchase in the last 12 months have had issues with their delivery.
According to their data, 3 per cent of the respondents said their parcels were damaged during transit.
These complaints were especially concerning with the upcoming Christmas season, where Aussies are expected to send gifts to friends and family.
Based on Australia Post’s policy, compensations may be offered for damaged or lost items valued at $100 or less. If you’re sending an item valued over $100, you can take Extra Cover up to $5,000 to protect your delivery.
You can watch 7News Australia’s coverage of the story here:
What do you think about this story, members? Have you received a damaged parcel from Australia Post? Share your experience in the comments below!
But a disturbing video recently surfaced has many customers questioning how the company’s workers treat their packages.
The footage, posted anonymously to social media, shows multiple Australia Post workers aggressively tossing parcels into a delivery van.
At one point, two employees raised their arms and pitched the packages at a high speed before laughing.
The person who posted the video said: ‘The way Australia Post treats people’s packages. Just throwing them around like nobody gives a s**t. Look at them.’
The video garnered thousands of views on social media, with one urging the person to ‘send it to the news’.
Some social media users were irked at the footage, writing: ‘Disgusting behaviour, they should be sacked immediately.’
‘They are actually so bad at their job. I have cameras at home, and they throw my packages and leave them where everyone can see them, and not even ring the doorbell. They are so disrespectful,’ another shared.
‘I'm not surprised it's been happening for years,’ a third person commented.
An Australia Post spokesperson acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and ‘sincerely apologises’ for the incident.
They assured customers they are ‘investigating the matter as a priority’.
‘The vast majority of our network takes pride in their job delivering for all Australians, and it’s disappointing to see it’s not the case here,’ the spokesperson said.
‘These actions are not in line with the service standards we expect of our people,’ they stated. ‘Australia Post regularly reminds team members about correct handling procedures.’
This comes after Compare the Market revealed that 46.7 per cent of Australians who made an online purchase in the last 12 months have had issues with their delivery.
According to their data, 3 per cent of the respondents said their parcels were damaged during transit.
These complaints were especially concerning with the upcoming Christmas season, where Aussies are expected to send gifts to friends and family.
Based on Australia Post’s policy, compensations may be offered for damaged or lost items valued at $100 or less. If you’re sending an item valued over $100, you can take Extra Cover up to $5,000 to protect your delivery.
You can watch 7News Australia’s coverage of the story here:
Key Takeaways
- Australia Post has issued an apology following the emergence of a video showing staff members mishandling packages.
- The video, uploaded on social media, showed up to five workers aggressively tossing parcels into a van and laughing about it.
- The footage, attracting thousands of views, has caused outrage among the Australian public.
- The company is investigating the incident as a priority and reiterated that such actions did not align with their service standards.
What do you think about this story, members? Have you received a damaged parcel from Australia Post? Share your experience in the comments below!