Federal Member for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon MP, pictured above, has formally presented a petition to Federal Parliament calling on Australia Post to keep Lambton Post Office open.
“Postal services are essential services, providing access to vital services and connecting communities across the country.”
“The residents of Lambton know this, which is why they are fighting to keep this Post Office open.
“My constituents are deeply distressed by this pending closure, including the brilliant Wallabies preschool children who attend the Elder Street Early Childhood Centre just around the corner.
“Their educator, Bree Creighton, told me: “The children are extremely saddened by the decision to close our local Lambton Post Office.
“The children regularly take excursions to learn about our postal system and services provided.
“Loula, age 3, wrote with concern that her dear friend Violet won’t be able to send letters to her grandmother, who lives in America. “They can’t close it,” she said. “How will Violet send letters to Mami Letty anymore?
“I want to thank Violet and the almost 4,000 people who have signed this petition and contacted me directly about the importance of keeping the Lambton Post Office Open.
“I will be making formal representations to the Minister for Communication and Australia Post on keeping our community postal services open and running.”
