QUOTE FROM BILL SYKES – RE: WOODS POINT POSTAL SERVICE

The Nationals Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes, arranged for Australia Post Southern Operations Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, Peter Bass, to meet with locals last Thursday regarding the implications a change in contractors imposed on locals.

After hearing the news that Australia Post has reversed the decision and are now awarding the contract to Stewart’s Bus Services Dr Sykes had this to say…

“This is an excellent result, driven by the fantastic effort of the local community and it’s a real victory for common sense. The decision is a credit to the people of Woods Point, Jamieson and the Upper Goulburn River Valley.

“I am pleased to have contributed to this outcome by arranging a meeting at Woods Point and Jamieson to enable local people to make their point of view loud and clear.

“I also commend the work done by The Nationals Senator, Julian McGauran and Member for Indi, Sophie Panopoulos.

“I would like to personally thank local councillor, Russell Bates, for his commitment, feedback and support.

“By visiting Woods Point, Mr Peter Bass, has sent a clear message to the public that Australia Post has not forgotten that their decisions affect lives… and management is about people as much as it is about dollars and cents.

Media contact: Bill Sykes (03) 5762 2100 or 0427 624 989