Co-owner of Pepe Saya butter Pierre Issa. Source: Supplied.
Small Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson has publicly called out Australia Post’s decision to no longer allow certain perishable goods to be sent via its service, saying the move could prove to be “devastating” to small business producers.
Small businesses relying on Australia Post to send perishables like truffles, butter, cheese and meats discovered this week that they will no longer be able to do so from July.
Australia Post said on Tuesday it will discontinue the carriage of certain foods across its delivery network from June 30 “due to the complex food safety and regulatory requirements” of different states.