The Australian Legends is an annual series of commemorative postage stamps issued by Australia Post since 1997.
[1] The stamps commemorate living Australians who have made lifetime contributions to the development of the Commonwealth's national identity and character.
[2] Prior to 1997, the only living persons who could appear on Australian stamps were members of the British royal family, with the exception of Gwoya Tjungurrayi in 1950.
[3] As examples of Australian graphic art, the stamps are designed to tell the story of events and personalities that shaped contemporary Australia.
[4][5] In addition to the philatelic commemoration, the honour is also known as the Australia Post Australian Legends Award.