Stamp prices set to jump as Australia Post clocks plunging letter volumes trends now
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Australians are set to spend more to send a letter after the competition watchdog waved through a hike to the price of stamps.
From April 3, stamp prices are set to be hiked by as much as 25 per cent, increasing the price of an ordinary small letter stamp from $1.20 to $1.50 after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it would not oppose the change.
The price of sending ordinary large letters weighing less than 125g will jump from $2.40 to $3.00, and large letters weighing between 125 and 250g will cost $4.50, up from $3.60.
However, concession card holders will be spared, with the price to be frozen at 60c, while the cost of sending Christmas cards will also remain at 65c.
The ACCC's decision follows a months-long consultation process after Australia Post originally proposed the price change in August 2023 amid plunging letter volumes.
The cost of postage stamps is set to increase by as much as 25 per cent from April 3 after competition watchdog confirmed they wouldn't oppose the raise (stock image)
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