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A very practical question!
If you're planning to be away from Australia for an extended period, you may want to consider holding your mail while you're away. Here's how you can do it:
Holding Mail with Australia Post
- Sign up for Mail Holding: You can sign up for mail holding online or at any Australia Post outlet. You'll need to provide your name, address, and a valid email address.
- Choose your holding period: You can choose to hold your mail for a minimum of 1 month to a maximum of 12 months.
- Nominate a collection point: You can choose to collect your mail from a Post Office or a Parcel Locker location.
- Update your mail forwarding preferences: If you want to forward your mail to a different address, you can do so online or at a Post Office.
How to sign up online
- Go to the Australia Post website (auspost.com.au)
- Click on "Services" and then "Mail & Parcels"
- Select "Hold Mail" and follow the prompts to sign up
How to sign up at a Post Office
- Visit your local Post Office
- Ask to sign up for mail holding
- Provide the required information and choose your holding period and collection point
Fees
There is a fee for holding your mail, which varies depending on the length of time you want to hold it. You can find the current fees on the Australia Post website.
Tips
- Make sure to sign up for mail holding before you leave Australia to avoid any delays or issues with your mail.
- If you're holding your mail for an extended period, you may want to consider setting up a mail forwarding service to forward your mail to a different address.
- If you're planning to be away for more than 12 months, you may need to contact the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to notify them of your extended absence.
I hope that helps!