Australian Philatelic Federation

Exhibition Classes

To view the General Regulations of the F.I.P. for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at F.I.P. Exhibitions (GREV), or any of the special regulations of FIP exhibition classes, visit the FIP website and click on the FIP Regulations box.

In Australia, the Australian Philatelic Federation also operates a number of additional non-FIP and experimental classes. These are generally available at most National Exhibitions, however intending exhibitors should always check the exhibition prospectus closely, especially those exhibitions designated as Modified National Exhibitions were typically only a selection of classes is offered.

The following non-FIP and experimental classes presently operate in Australia. Just click on the title to view the special regulations and / or guidelines for that class:

Australia Post Cup
Cinderellas
First Day Covers
Frugal Philately
One Frame Class
Polar Philately
Postcards
Social Philately

FIP Commission Websites

Traditional Philately
This website is maintained by Australia's own Gary Brown (Secretary) and is sponsored by Australia Post. Features of the site include a news page containing items such as the minutes of Commission meetings, the Traditional Philately class rules, and a list of Bureau and Commission members.

Postal Stationery
Information on all facets of the Postal Stationery Commission can be found on this website including contact information for the Commission's officers and delegates.  There is a special section with postal stationery displays and exhibits from 16-160 pages each.  Postal stationery exhibitors can request to have their exhibit put up on the website.

Aerophilately
A comprehensive reference source including links to aerophilately societies, a books page, a Questions and Answers page, the FIP's Special Regulations in full, and lots more.

Astrophilately
Maintained by Australia's own Charles Bromser, the Astrophilately Commission website provides a wealth of information on the exhibiting class of astrophilately.  It includes an exhibitions page where the Astrophilately class is being offered, a world wide list of relevant clubs and societies, and a comprehensive resources page with even more links.

Thematic Philately
This site boasts a similar wealth of information and links plus some no-nonsense explanations of what is and what is not Thematic Philately especially designed for beginners.

Literature
The FIP's Literature Commission website provides everything you need to know beginning with a thorough definition and discussion page on the term Philatelic Literature.  There are also some handy links to Literature dealers, other Literature websites plus all the usual FIP contact and rules information.

Other Commissions
Contact details for all other Commissions can be found on the FIP website.

Contemporary Postal Stationery Competition

Following discussions at Tasmania 2003 and Newcastle Stampshow 2003, the Postal Stationery Society of Australia (PSSA) and the APF are sponsoring a Contemporary Postal Stationery Competition to promote the exhibiting and collecting of post-1970 postal stationery. The PPSA has agreed to provide a suitable memento to all exhibitors in the Competition at Australian National exhibitions over the period 2004-2008.

For more information, visit our Contemporary Postal Stationery Competition information page.


		Traditional Philately This website is maintained by Australia's own Gary Brown (Secretary) and is sponsored by Australia Post. Features of the site include a news page containing items such as the minutes of Commission meetings, the Traditional Philately class rules, and a list of Bureau and Commission members.

		Postal Stationery Information on all facets of the Postal Stationery Commission can be found on this website including contact information for the Commission's officers and delegates. There is a special section with postal stationery displays and exhibits from 16-160 pages each. Postal stationery exhibitors can request to have their exhibit put up on the website.

		Aerophilately A comprehensive reference source including links to aerophilately societies, a books page, a Questions and Answers page, the FIP's Special Regulations in full, and lots more.

		Astrophilately Maintained by Australia's own Charles Bromser, the Astrophilately Commission website provides a wealth of information on the exhibiting class of astrophilately. It includes an exhibitions page where the Astrophilately class is being offered, a world wide list of relevant clubs and societies, and a comprehensive resources page with even more links.

		Thematic Philately This site boasts a similar wealth of information and links plus some no-nonsense explanations of what is and what is not Thematic Philately especially designed for beginners.

		Literature The FIP's Literature Commission website provides everything you need to know beginning with a thorough definition and discussion page on the term Philatelic Literature. There are also some handy links to Literature dealers, other Literature websites plus all the usual FIP contact and rules information.

		Other Commissions Contact details for all other Commissions can be found on the FIP website.