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Australia Post Loses Indigenous Artist's $4,000 Masterpiece

1/7/2026

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Story summary

Indigenous artist Bobbi Lockyer had a $4,000 commissioned painting lost by Australia Post, delivering only an empty package.
Lockyer spent over 100 hours on the piece and received a 'cut and paste' reply blaming improper packaging.
Australia Post has not offered compensation, despite Lockyer providing invoices and asking about a lost and found.
The missing painting remains unaccounted for, and Lockyer describes its personal significance.

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Story summary

Indigenous artist Bobbi Lockyer had a $4,000 commissioned painting lost by Australia Post, delivering only an empty package.
Lockyer spent over 100 hours on the piece and received a 'cut and paste' reply blaming improper packaging.
Australia Post has not offered compensation, despite Lockyer providing invoices and asking about a lost and found.
The missing painting remains unaccounted for, and Lockyer describes its personal significance.