Steve Hutchins (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to Senator Coonan, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Is the minister aware of plans by Australia Post to introduce new fees for pensioners and veterans for the use of the mail redirection service? Can the minister confirm that around 400,000 concession card holders currently use this service free of charge and that the introduction of these new fees is expected to raise nearly $6 million for Australia Post? Was the minister consulted by Australia Post about its plans to introduce these new fees? Does the minister support Australia Post’s decision to slug pensioners and veterans?