The Prime Minister's Literary Awards celebrate outstanding literary talent in Australia and the valuable contribution Australian literature and history makes to the nation's cultural and intellectual life.

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Entries open for the 2021 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards
Entries are now open for the 2021 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.
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2020 winners announced today #PMLitAwards
This year's winners were revealed at a livestreamed event from the National Library of Australia!
Literature Literature
2020 #PMLitAwards winner's ceremony to be livestreamed!
The winners ceremony will be livestreamed on Thursday 10 December 2020.
Literature Literature
2020 Prime Minister's Literary Awards shortlist announced! #PMLitAwards
The Prime Minister's Literary Awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional literary talents of esteemed and emerging...
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