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.
2009 Cycle AMAS Handbook - current cycle
The following documents contain all information relating to the current 2009 AMAS Cycle.
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- 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
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- Postal Address File
- Address Matching Overview
- Matching Process, Address Matching Rules
- Address Component Abbreviations
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- 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
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2010 Cycle AMAS Handbook - impending cycle
The following documents contain all information relating to the impending 2010 AMAS Cycle.
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Chapter Details |
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- 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
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- Postal Address File
- Address Matching Overview
- Matching Process, Address Matching Rules
- Address Component Abbreviations
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- 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
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