Hundreds of Alice Spring residents have acquired a surprising letter within the mail from Australia Post and it may very well be their final for some time.
At least 200 houses within the southeastern suburb of Sadadeen will lose their house supply service for a short lived interval after a veteran postie was attacked whereas delivering mail.
The letter titled “suspension of mail delivery” was posted to residents surrounding Spearwood Rd on March 1.
The news comes as tensions boil over within the Red Centre over hovering crime charges and decaying social assist programs which have left locals feeling deserted.
“I am writing to advise that a number of recent incidents presented safety risks to our postal delivery officers in the immediate area,” the letter learn.
“Current delivery of mail letters and parcels are suspended pending further discussions with local police, local MPs and relevant authorities.”
The letter stated supply workers had a “reasonable expectation to work and operate in a safe environment” and Australia Post thought of this a “necessary” motion because of the “risk of harm to personnel”.
All letter and parcel deliveries will have to be collected from the Alice Springs Post Office till additional discover.
Country Liberal member for Braitling Josh Burgoyne stated the state of affairs in Alice Springs was “simply not good enough”.
“People have the right to feel safe in their homes and when they are at work,” he wrote on Facebook.
The native politician stated the postie, a 38-year-old veteran of the nationwide supply service, had allegedly been threatened with a knife in 2022.
When she returned at a later date, rocks have been allegedly thrown at her bike.
“More needs to be done to ensure workers can be protected,” Mr Burgoyne stated.
“I hope the hard working postie knows everyone in the community appreciate the work you do and I hope going forward more will be done to ensure everyone’s safety in our community.”
An Australia Post spokesman apologised for the inconvenience to clients however stated employees security was their “No.1 priority”.
“Australia Post apologises to customers for this inconvenience and will continue to work closely with police to resolve the issue and safely resume deliveries as soon as possible,” he stated.
NCA NewsWire has contacted the NT Police, Fire and Emergency Service.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
