Australia Post disciplines driver for allegedly throwing parcels in Upwey AUSTRALIA POST has disciplined a parcel delivery driver who was allegedly throwing parcels and ­leaving them in the rain in Upwey. Irate Upwey locals reported they were fed up with the mistreatment of parcels during delivery and hoped something was done before the busy Christmas period. Have you had postal issues? Tell us below or email freepress@leadernewspapers.com.au An Upwey resident and business owner, who did not wish to be named, said she was tired of her parcels being thrown, left in the rain and left at the front of her property, without being signed off. "I know of one incident where a parcel was thrown over the fence," the resident said. My son was sitting at the front, and went to get the parcel from the driver, and he threw it at him. People have put in so many complaints and nothing has been done. Residents also reported incidents where parcels were left at the end of a driveway, in the rain, ­because the driveway was either too steep or too long. Australia Post spokeswoman Michelle Skehan said one driver was the cause of the issue, and that he had been disciplined. "After being made aware of this behaviour, Australia Post has directly spoken to the delivery driver involved and reminded them of our customer service commitment and delivery ­standards," Ms Skehan said. Our staff take great pride in the timely, safe and efficient delivery of mail and parcels. When considered in the context of the 20 million items that we deliver every day, the vast majority of items arrive safely and on time. She said if customers had mail inquiries, they could phone 13 13 18.