IAAF World Athletics Tour Meets
The three IAAF approved meetings held in Australia are:
- Canberra AIS meet - traditionally conducted around Australia Day, 26 January
- Sydney Track Classic - usually conducted in late February
- Melbourne Track Classic - traditionally conducted in late February
The Australian Championships are held shortly after the conclusion of the Grand Prix series.
The Grand Prix series is usually telecast on SBS Television.
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