Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00371:reg:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00371
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7
Character Range: 4163–5063

7  Frequency of delivery
 (1) Australia Post must service:
 (a) at least every second day (disregarding a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday in the place where the delivery point is located)—98% of all delivery points; and
 (b) at least 2 days each week—99.7% of all delivery points.
 (2) For the purposes of this section, a delivery point is a mail address that, taking account of accessibility, delivery cost and general volume of mail for the address, it is practicable and reasonable to service frequently.
Note: The following are examples of delivery points:
(a) street and roadside letter delivery boxes;
(b) post office private boxes and locked bags;
(c) private and community bags.
 (3) For the purposes of this section, to service a delivery point means to be available to visit the delivery point and, if there is a postal article addressed to the delivery point, deliver the article.