Gawd this is getting hard to explain.....and to understand I guess.
@sydney-diecast-kingdom wrote:
Fair enough. Yes they are different.
It's just that many of the Australia Post parcel contactors that work out of the Alexandria Business Hub in Sydney (including my own) have Startrack logos on the side of their vans instead of red Aussie Post ones.
StarTrack was always known as Blue Post (all the logos were blue instead of the usual AP red). Recently the powers that be decided that they were going to spend money on rebadging everything in red, much to the annoyance of the original StarTrack drivers who had a good reputation until they were taken over by AP.
On top of that indignity StarTrack drivers have been told they have to take up any slack left by the regular posties and the postal contractors. Apparently it is cheaper to pay StarTrack drivers to work longer hours than posties who are on wages.
I must admit I know little about that side of it as my OH works exclusively in the CBD and delivers to the likes of the ATO, Telstra, Medibank etc. There is very little private mail in his run.
I'm not sure how to answer your question.
You can have either Safe Drop (with or without picture) / ATL (Authority to Leave) OR you can have Signature on Delivery with all delivery organisations one would assume.
The StarTrack drivers usually have to obtain a signature UNLESS a safe drop has been authorised by the sender......in that case a photo MUST be taken. A signature is included in the original price.
Without a safe drop authorisation if a signature cannot be obtained a card should be left and the parcel taken to the local PO.
StarTrack can also deliver to PO Boxes (leave at the PO) and Parcel Lockers (Photo must be taken)
Australia Post can safe drop (with photo) as long as a signature is not required. AP parcels/satchels have a tracking number included automatically but signatures cost extra as does registration on letters and extra cover (insurance for expensive items)
I understand that AP e-parcels require a signature but I have never been asked for one and I have had a number of them over the years.
Hope this clarifies things for you....just ask if you need any more info.
