Prime Minister's Literary Awards
Celebrating excellence in Australian literature
The Prime Minister's Literary Awards recognise outstanding Australian writing and celebrate the books that enrich our national cultural life. Administered by Writing Australia, the Awards honour literary achievement, support Australian authors and illustrators, and connect readers with exceptional Australian books.
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2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards winners
We acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and honour their Elders past and present.
We respect their deep enduring connection to their lands, waterways, and surrounding clan groups since time immemorial. We cherish the richness of First Nations peoples’ artistic and cultural expressions. We are privileged to gather on this Country and to share knowledge, culture and art, now and with future generations.
