Australia Post has increased its rates in September 2007. If you open Post Charges Booklet (pdf) you can see these changes:
| Previous rate | New rate | |
| Regular post | ||
| Small parcels up to 250 g | $3.85 | $4.00 |
| Over 250g up to 500g | $5.00 | $5.20 |
| Basic charge for destinations in the same state | $6.70 | $6.95 |
| Basic charge for interstate destination | $8.45 | $8.75 |
| Express post | ||
| Parcels up to 500g | $7.20 | $7.40 |
| Registered Post | $2.60 | $2.70 |
Distance charge has increased for most destinations by 5 or 10 cents per kilogram. International rates for parcels didn’t change.
Summary: rates have increased slightly. Next rate increase will be in March 2008.