Service update

We are endeavouring to deliver according to the Priority letters delivery timetable as best we can while subject to ongoing challenges due to the COVID pandemic, including the reduction in domestic flights available to carry mail, temporary closures of some facilities when required, and precautionary self-isolation of our team members in accordance with state regulations.


Further information on how we’re reducing delays, along with current issues affecting our networks, can be found at auspost.com.au/service-updates

What are the delivery speed options?

Services
Service Delivery speed Coverage
Express Post parcels and Express Post letters

Delivery speed

Express Post is still the fastest way to get mail from A to B, but we can’t guarantee next-business-day delivery right now. Items may take longer than usual to arrive.

 

See current delivery times

Coverage

The Express Post network covers 80% of Australian business addresses, private addresses and Post Office Boxes.
Parcel Post

Delivery speed

Some items are taking a little longer than usual right now due to high parcel volumes and ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.

 

Under normal circumstances we aim for:

  • Same state: 2–5 business days
  • Interstate (metro to metro): 3–6 business days

See current delivery times

Coverage

Australia-wide
Priority letters

Delivery speed

Same state1

Up to 2 business days (depending on origin and destination)

 

Interstate1

Up to 4 business days (depending on origin and destination)

Coverage

Australia-wide
Regular letters

Delivery speed

Same state1

2-4 business days (depending on origin and destination)

 

Interstate1

3-6 business days (depending on origin and destination)

Coverage

Australia-wide
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