Post cost rise?

Im just curious has Aust Post done a massive price rise lately on parcels? I usualy buy using Ebay post satchels but twice this week have ordered plants in  boxs off private sites . They are not heavy but the cost  of post was amazing . Got one this morning from Brisbane 4kg or less about 60cmx30cm x30cm . It was $55  it was express but i was just stunned . I was told they now charge by size not weight or something but I thought it would really put me off using anything but satchels  .