Australia Post will provide interim UPF50+ drill shirt for outdoor work
Your Union has continued to engage with Australia Post as work to replace the withdrawn polo shirts continues. This follows the concerns raised by members and the CWU regarding the safety and suitability of the newly issued polos, which were subsequently withdrawn and subjected to independent ARPANSA testing.
Australia Post has now confirmed the availability of an additional interim garment – a UPF 50+ hi‑vis yellow drill shirt, which has passed independent testing and meets safety expectations for outdoor work.
The shirt is available to order immediately.
Key details:
- Interim drill shirts must be ordered by the onsite admin processes that apply at your specific facility.
- Members eligible to order the garment include Posties, Transport, StarTrack outdoor roles, Couriers and Delivery Partners.
- Eligible members may order up to three shirts each.
- Those working predominantly indoors may continue wearing the new hi‑vis polo or another appropriate alternative. Indoor workers are not required to order or wear the interim drill shirt.
Replacement Hi‑Vis Polo in Development
Australia Post has also confirmed that work is underway on a redesigned hi‑vis polo that meets the safety and comfort requirements our members expect.
The redesign and testing process is expected to take approximately 4 to 6 months, after which the replacement polo will be made available for order.
Union Position
The CWU acknowledges Australia Post’s continued consultation with us as this matter progresses, and we welcome confirmation that a compliant additional interim garment is now available for members to order.
In addition to the option to order this new interim garment, you may continue to wear other approved interim garments, including old uniform and other alternative polos, until this matter is entirely resolved.
We will continue engaging with Australia Post and monitor the testing and replacement process closely. We will keep members informed as new information becomes available.
Your safety and protection at work remains our priority.
We will keep members informed as this important issue evolves. In the meantime, should you require any further information, please contact your State Branch Official for assistance.
