Cost of sending a letter in Australia to rise to $1.70 as snail mail continues to decline
by Australian Associated Press from on (#6Y5E2)
Australia Post's proposed rise in stamp price for ordinary letters, which still requires communications minister's approval, would take effect in July
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The cost of sending a letter is set to rise as the consumer watchdog waves through a price bump to reflect the decline in snail mail.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has approved the 13.3% price increase, allowing Australia Post to nudge stamps for ordinary small letters up to $1.70 from $1.50.
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