The Numismatic Association of Australia acts as a united voice for all the major State numismatic organizations in Australia and has close ties with the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and those Australian public institutions with numismatic collections. The NAA publishes an annual journal of international standard that covers all forms of currency and medals and holds a biennial conference. Membership is made up of collectors, dealers, academics and museum numismatists, and is open to individuals and institutions in Australia and overseas.

It is with great sadness that I report the passing on Saturday 5 January of one of the long-time members of the Perth Numismatic Society, Stan McAskill. Stan was a great contributor to all aspects of the Perth Numismatic Society, for which he was made Honorary Life Member in 1971, and presented with a Paul Simon Memorial Award in 1997. Stan had been ill for many years and was unable to attend Society meetings for some time. Stan will be missed by those of us who were fortunate to know him.