Anzac Day Mail
Packaging of postal items
In general, all parcels must be made-up and packed to a standard which will:
- prevent injury to the person handling the parcel;
- prevent the contents escaping and damaging other postal articles;
- prevent damage to equipment and vehicles, particularly aircraft;
- protect the contents from loss or damage caused by the stress of handling and carriage;
- protect the contents from loss or damage caused by the extremes of climate.
Items that are packaged inappropriately will be returned to the person/s concerned for rectification prior to being dispatched. If you are unsure how to pack an item, advice should be sought through Australia Post.
Prohibited goods
Certain items must not be posted in the domestic and or international postal system.
This includes items such as Dangerous Goods, items prohibited by the EMS International Courier Regulations and items that are prohibited by individual countries. People who attempt to send any of the prohibited items by mail may be subject to criminal proceedings and or possible disciplinary action.
Information on specific country restrictions can be found at http://www.austpost.com.au, your local Post Office or you may seek the advice of your Postal Manager in your location.
Perfumery Products
Regardless of IATA Regulations, Australia Post have deemed “Perfumery Products” as Dangerous Goods and as such they are not to be sent or forwarded through the Defence and civil postal services.
Liquid Articles
The sending of liquid articles is discouraged; however, if you must send a liquid product, the articles must be enclosed in a leak-proof container made of metal, plastic or similar material with secure closures.
The outer package must be strong enough to withstand large volumes of weight. Furthermore, the package must contain sawdust; cotton-wool or another protective material to absorb the liquid should the container break. Defence has banned cordial from being sent through the Defence Postal Service.
Tobacco
Tobacco is not to be sent through the Defence Postal Service.
Alcohol
Alcohol is not to be sent through the Defence Postal Service.
Customs declaration
A customs declaration must be attached to all parcels sent to or from an AFPO.
Small envelopes, containing items other than letters (ie. computer disks etc) are to also have a customs declaration attached. These can be obtained from all Australia Post outlets within Australia. A detailed description of the contents is required when lodging each item.
Further information is available on the customs internet site at www.customs.gov.au