Stamp issues
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.
Australian Succulents
Succulent plants occur through most regions in Australia and in every state and territory.
Henry Lawson: 1867-1922
Henry Lawson (1867–1922) was a writer and poet, who was known as the “Poet of the People”.
Centenary of Lions Clubs International
In 2017, the largest community service organisation in the world, Lions Clubs International, celebrates its centenary.
Garden Fruits of Cocos
On Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, many locals maintain fruit gardens at home.
Australian Legends 2017
In 2017, we honour three remarkable Indigenous leaders: Tom Calma, Lowitja O’Donoghue and Galarrwuy Yunupingu.
1967 Referendum
On 27 May 2017, it will be 50 years since the historic “yes” vote took place.
Street Art
Australia has a particularly vibrant street art culture and this issue features four portraits by internationally respected artists painted in the streets...
Centenary of WWI: 1917
This stamp issue is the fourth in a five-year series commemorating World War I...
Queen's Birthday 2017
The 2017 Queen’s Birthday stamp issue celebrates the 91st birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Rare Beauties
The gemstones shown in the stamp designs are in the collection of the Australian Museum, in Sydney.
Arthur Streeton and Sidney Nolan
This commemorative issue celebrates the sesquicentenary of the birth of Sir Arthur Streeton and the centenary of the birth of Sir Sidney Nolan.
AAT: East Antarctic Deep Sea Creatures
This stamp issue features several deep sea creatures that contribute to the unique biodiversity of the waters off East Antarctica.
Australian Jetties
The four featured jetties from around the country, all wooden, include those at Busselton, Tumby Bay, Shelley Beach and Kincumber.
Love
The heart and the red rose have long been symbols of love and devotion. This stamp issue introduces two new designs for social mail users and event organisers.
Norfolk Island Waterfalls
This stamp issue showcases the contrasting scenery at each waterfall...
Christmas Island Year of the Rooster 2017
The Year of the Rooster is the 10th sign in the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle.
Christmas 2016
Australia has issued Christmas stamps annually since 1957 and was the first country in the world to commence an annual program.
Christmas Island Christmas 2016
Christmas Island is an external Australian territory located in the Indian Ocean some 2,600 kilometres north-west of Perth.
Art of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
This stamp issue celebrates creative culture on Cocos (Keeling) Islands.