AUS POST - Delivery vehicle safety and incidents

Question

1. Please describe the number of drivers including contract drivers injured at work since 1 July 2022. For each injury, please categorise on a de-identified basis this data describing the nature of the injury, the nature of the accident, where it occurred, and what vehicle was involved. For each injury which resulted in the payment of compensation, please describe the injury and how much was paid by way of compensation. 2. Does Australia Post have any concerns about the safety of any vehicles being used by Australia Post (including contract drivers)? Have any vehicles been taken off the road because of safety concerns? 3. Please detail the safety concerns with the Kyburz vehicles including issues with stability and rollover. How many of these vehicles were purchased, at what cost and how many are still in service? 4. Please describe how many Gayus vehicles were purchased by Australia Post, the total cost and why these vehicles are no longer in use? Please include all ancillary costs such as the training of drivers. Please detail any safety concerns with the Gayus vehicle. What steps have been taken by Australia Post to mitigate loss following the purchase of these vehicles?

Answer

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Documents

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