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Tasmania’s agritourism ‘cut off’ from customers as Australia Post ends delivery of some perishable items
Australia Post’s decision to end a “crucial” delivery service could undermine agritourism operators and online entrepreneurs, industry players warn.
Key points:
- Australia Post will stop delivering perishable goods from June 30
- Some Tasmanian businesses are concerned about the lack of alternative options
- Tasmanian tourism association West by North West’s Tom Wotton says the online sales convert tourists into ‘lifetime customers and ambassadors’
The government-owned business last month revealed it would no longer deliver certain perishable goods, such as cheese and meat, due to inconsistent food safety requirements across states and territories.
The move has alarmed Tasmanian businesses selling perishable food online to interstate customers,…
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