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AMAS Handbook

About the AMAS Handbook

 

The Address Matching Approval System (AMAS)® Handbook provides a framework for organisations intending to develop address-matching software.

 

The AMAS Handbook has been published to assist organisations to develop address-matching software that conforms to the prescribed address-matching rules and to Australia Post's quality standards for the current cycle.

The Handbook describes the steps to achieving AMAS approval for address matching software.

 

2008 Cycle AMAS Handbook - current cycle

 

The following documents contain all information relating to the current 2008 AMAS Cycle. 

 

Download File  Chapter Details
  • Contact Information
  • Overview of the AMAS Program
  • Licence Types
  • Program Cycle Times
  • Approval Process for Batch and Rapid Address Matching Software
  • Quality Management
  • Technical Support Centre
  • Postal Address File
  • Address Matching Overview
  • Matching Process, Address Matching Rules
  • Address Component Abbreviations
  • Registration Forms
  • Change of Address Form
  • PAF Agreement
  • Fee Structure
  • File Structures
  • Program Declaration Form
  • Sample Reports
  • Licence Agreements
  • Publicity Approval Form
  • Excerpt from the General Post Guide
  • Address Presentation Standards
  • Glossary

 

2009 Cycle AMAS Handbook - impending cycle

 

The following documents contain all information relating to the impending 2009 AMAS Cycle. 

 

Download File  Chapter Details
  • Contact Information
  • Overview of the AMAS Program
  • Licence Types
  • Program Cycle Times
  • Approval Process for Batch and Rapid Address Matching Software
  • Quality Management
  • Technical Support Centre
  • Postal Address File
  • Address Matching Overview
  • Matching Process, Address Matching Rules
  • Address Component Abbreviations
  • Registration Forms
  • Change of Address Form
  • PAF Agreement
  • Fee Structure
  • File Structures
  • Program Declaration Form
  • Sample Reports
  • Licence Agreements
  • Publicity Approval Form
  • Excerpt from the General Post Guide
  • Address Presentation Standards
  • Glossary

 


 

  • All pdf files require Adobe Acrobat to view.  If you cannot access these files, please call 13 13 18.

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