Australia Post is Australia’s national postal service and has been operating for over 200 years. It began in 1809 as a simple postal service in Sydney, and has grown into a nationwide network delivering letters and parcels across one of the world’s largest countries.

Australia Post is a state-owned enterprise, owned by the Australian government, and offers parcel delivery, financial services, identity verification and even passport applications in addition to regular mail. They also work with StarTrack, a subsidiary focused on express and business mail.

You’ll see their red and white logo and delivery vans all over the country – from major cities to remote Outback towns. They play a vital role in connecting Australians, especially given the vast distances and often sparsely populated interior.

Australia Post has adapted significantly in recent years to the decline of traditional letter mail and the growth of e-commerce. Think parcel lockers, same-day delivery in some cities and digital notifications about shipments.