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Australia Post & eParcel FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Australia Post and eParcel with Starshipit.

4 min readUpdated September 15, 2025
  • Make sure that Australia Post is enabled as a carrier in your account settings.
  • Ensure that the account details you've entered for Australia Post in Starshipit are correct. This includes your account number, API key, and any other necessary information.
  • Make sure that your shipping rules do not exclude Australia Post for the products or destinations involved in the orders you're processing.
  • Ensure that the weight and dimensions of your products are within the limits accepted by Australia Post.

Yes, when Australia Post updates your rates, there are a few steps you need to take in Starshipit to ensure the changes are reflected correctly. Follow this article for more details.

The shipments will be manifested at midnight (12:00 AM).

Yes, follow the instructions in this guide.

CN22 have specific requirements to print A6 labels. You must meet the following criteria to enable an A6 (CN22) label, otherwise the system will default to the A5 (CN23) label:

  • Parcel dimensions are less than or equal to 90 cm (L + W + D combined)
  • The greatest parcel dimension is less than or equal to 60 cm
  • Total consignment value is less than or equal to $500 AUD
  • Parcel weight is less than or equal to 2 kg
  • Parcel delivers to a country that permits the CN22 A6 label (refer to the table below)

The reason 'Safe Drop' was pre-selected on the shipments might be due to your account being set to 'Safe Drop' in the Australia Post portal at the account level. You can create a rule to ensure that all orders are set to 'Safe Drop = False' by default.

When the receiver's email field is empty, we populate the field with sender's email address.

Yes, you can use Express Returns, however, by default the standard return service is used. You can use Express returns in your rules. Use the service 'PR' for standard returns and 'XPR' for express returns.

Both outgoing and return shipments will be manifested at the same time unless they create a separate return order, then they can manifest at different time.

Parcel Send uses the same API as eParcel which means you can use the same set up steps as Australia Post.

Yes, you can see fuel surcharges on Australia Post rates. To enable this:

  • Navigate to Settings > Couriers > Australia Post Settings > Advanced.
  • Tick Include Surcharges with Rates.
  • Click Save.

No, you cannot currently book a pickup with eParcel in Starshipit.

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