Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Regulations 2018
Part 8Philatelic objects
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Part 8—Philatelic objects
8.1 This Part lists objects of the category “Philatelic objects”. 8.2 An object is in this category if it: (a) is of significance to Australia; and (b) is an object of the kind mentioned in clause 8.3; and (c) is an object of which no more than 2 examples are known to exist in Australia; and (d) is not represented in at least 2 public collections in Australia by an object of equivalent quality. 8.3 Objects in this category are Class B objects, and include: (a) a postal marking, or postage or revenue stamp, that is in mint condition or is attached in any way to a document; and (b) any material used in the design, production, usage or collection of stamps; and (c) a stamp collection of substantial importance that: (i) has won an award known as a Large Gold medal in international competition; or (ii) has a current Australian market value of at least $150,000.