Fatter postmen for Australia?

Would you know that in Australia, there is a maximum weight limit to their postmen and women? According to present regulations, these people who deliver letters – the Aussies call them posties – cannot be more than 90kg or otherwise it would be dangerous for them to ride on their 110cc  motorcycles. The letters that the posties carry can weigh as much as 40kg.

But Australia Post is now in the process of reviewing their weight regulation to allow heavier postmen and women on these motorcycles. They’ll be upping the weight scale from 90kg to 105kg while at the same time, compensate by reducing the  workload they carry from 40kg to only 25kg.

The union representing the postmen and women said the 90 kg limit had caused recruitment headaches for the Australian postal services. By allowing heavier posties on the motorcycles, more people may be attracted to this type of work.

An Australia Post spokesperson was quoted as saying that they had talked with the motorcycle manufacturer and their tests showed that a rider weighing up to the maximum 105 kgs would not significantly affect the stability, handling or safety of their 110 cc motorcycle.

So there you are … if you have previously failed in your ambition to be an Aussie postie because you are kilogram-challenged, here’s the chance for you to reapply!

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