QLD T2020 Pilot Announced by News Australia

***Update: 6 March 2013 this project has now been suspended by News Limited. ***

A South-East Queensland pilot, five year contracts and super territories of 10,000 newspapers per day featured in today's announcement from New Australia. In the long awaited announcement, News reconfirmed their commitment to print and a collaborative, phased approach though the pilot which will see 56 territories merge to 3 with sub-agent rights also transferred to new territory incumbents. 

Key Features of the new model as outlined by News Australia;

1. Separating distribution and retail
2. New consolidated territories
3. New remuneration structure for distribution
4. Bringing subscriber administration in-house
5. Standard retail commission continuing at 12.5% seven days per week

For News Limited's full document outlining the changes in more detail you can download the FAQ sheet here.