Guidelines
Exhibitor guidelines
These guidelines help keep AUSGEMEX fair, accurate and welcoming for visitors and traders alike.
AUSGEMEX is organised by Natural History Museum Pty Ltd · ABN 83 629 957 928.
Key rules
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Honest labelling
Name each specimen accurately and, where possible, include its locality. Trade names are fine alongside the correct mineral or rock name.
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Treatments & synthetics
Clearly disclose dyed, heated, irradiated, coated, reconstituted, synthetic, lab-grown, imitation, repaired or cast material.
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Metaphysical Hall
Metaphysical and wellbeing sellers are welcome in the dedicated Metaphysical Hall. Do not promote products with claims that they diagnose, treat or cure medical conditions.
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Goods that cannot be sold
No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage objects (unless lawfully held and permitted), protected species products without permits, or illegally collected/exported fossils and meteorites.
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Stand allocation
The organiser sets the floor layout and allocates stands, taking exhibitors' requests into account where possible. Exhibiting in a previous year doesn't guarantee the same location.
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Prices and labels
Every item on display must show its price in AUD, its name and its origin.
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Certificates
Gems and stones must be sold with a certificate of authenticity from the seller when the buyer asks for one.
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Conduct
Keep your stand presentable and treat visitors, staff and other exhibitors with courtesy. Poor conduct may lead to removal from the event.
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Photos and media
Stands, products and staff may appear in event photography, video and promotion.
Next step
When you’re ready, submit an application. Enquiries: events@naturalhistorymuseum.com.au.