Oh !.........

Abolished now.

Would have been nice to know about that.

I never saw an announcement or anything.

Is there a reference/link ?

Oh !......... Abolished now. Would have been nice to know about that. I never saw an announcement or anything. Is there a reference/link ?

yes, announced on australia post site

link:

http://auspost.com.au/about-us/price-service-changes-5-november-2012.html

Removal of US Aviation Surcharge The US Aviation surcharge of $9 has been removed, effective immediately. The surcharge was introduced in November 2010 to assist with the recovery of additional screening and handling requirements that were necessary to comply with heightened border protection and increased aviation security measures introduced by the US Transport Security Administration.

yes, thank goodness alright. It was a pain in the neck that 9 dollar thing. Obviously it became a pain in the neck for those who instigated it...amazing. A fee removed ... wonders will never cease...