Australia Post is looking to strengthen its collaboration with councils in response to an alarming number of dog-related incidents involving posties and members of the community.
Australia Post data shows almost 50 posties a week fell victim to dog-related incidents between April to October 2024, an average of almost 10 per day.
Nationwide, there were 1,277 dog-related incidents recorded over the six-month period, despite Australia Post’s calls for dog owners to take better responsibility for their pets. With concerns these numbers may continue to rise, Australia Post is looking to work with local governments to help reduce the number of dog-related incidents and ensure the safety of posties and the community.
If councillors or council staff are interested to visit a local delivery centre or meet someone to discuss, please contact nicole.lessio@auspost.com.au.
For more information on Australia Post’s tips for dog owners visit: https://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-responsibility/our-people/safety/dog-safety