Definition
This industry is comprised of enterprises involved in the collection, transport and delivery of addressed (and unaddressed) mail, packages and parcels on both a domestic and/or international scale. Activities include collecting mail from public letter boxes and from post offices, the sorting of mail and then its distribution and delivery. Industry participants may also be involved in the sale of postage stamps as well as mailbox rental services through the operation of post offices and postal agencies. Customers include households, businesses and governmental organisations. Enterprises involved in the door-to-door pick up and delivery of unstamped letters and mail type articles are not included within this industry. (These are included within ANZSIC Class 7112 Courier Services).

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.