Australian stamp issues
Every stamp tells a story. We’re reminded of how we live now, or memorable moments from times past. This is why stamp collecting is such a popular hobby around the world, and new stamp issues bring such joy.
Here are our stamp issues from the last few years. Want to look at older stamps? We’ll gradually be adding more releases…stay tuned.
Queen's Birthday 2018
The 2018 Queen’s Birthday stamp issue celebrates the 92nd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
A Century of Service: War Memorials
War Memorials is the fifth and final stamp issue in the Century of Service stamp series.
AAT Crabeater Seals
The four stamps indicate some of the defining physical and behavioural attributes of the Crabeater Seal.
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will take place from 4 to 15 April...
Finches of Australia
Australia is home to 19 species of finches, including mannikins and firetails.
Vintage Jam Labels
This stamp issue presents bright and cheerful paper labels that were pasted onto Australian jam tins 19th century from the late to the mid-20th century.
Norfolk Island Golf
Quality Row (originally named Military Road) dates back to 1825, is now the clubhouse for the Norfolk Island Golf Club...
Banksias
The genus Banksia is a group of woody evergreens that ranges from prostrate shrubs to upright trees of up to 25 metres...
With Love
These charming stamps are designed to send love, affection or greetings to your nearest and dearest...
Australian Legends 2018
The Australia Post Australian Legends Award recognises individuals who have shaped...
Convict Past
This stamp issue commemorates the end of convict transport to the Australian colonies.
Christmas Island Year of the Dog 2018
The Dog is the 11th sign in the 12-sign Chinese zodiac cycle. Those born under the Dog sign are known to be independent...
Christmas Island Christmas 2017
In recognition of Christmas Island’s name Christmas Island Christmas stamps have been issued every year, since 1984.
Christmas 2017
Each year, we release Christmas stamps that celebrate the Christmas holiday as we know it in Australia today, spanning both religious and secular themes.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Aviation
Cocos (Keeling) Islands’ connection with aviation began in 1939, with an Australian government survey flight directly linked to our postal history.
Art of the North
This special issue of four stamps features works by two eminent artists from the northern regions of Australia’s Northern Territory, Banduk Marika and Bede Tungutalum.
Fair Dinkum Aussie Alphabet part 3
The Fair Dinkum Aussie Alphabet series of stamps takes a light-hearted look at Australia through our cultural icons...
A Century of Service: Women in War
This issue, the fourth in a series commemorating a century of service since World War I, acknowledges the role of women in war and conflict.
Concession Post 2017
Australia Post Concession stamps are special non-denominational stamps that enable eligible concession card holders...
Water Plants
The Water Plants stamp issue showcases three attractive flowering water plant species that are native to Australia.