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The 2026 Peter Porter Poetry Prize is now open
Australian Book Review is delighted to announce that the 2026 Peter Porter Poetry Prize is now open for entries. The prize will be judged Judith Bishop, Felicity Plunkett, and Anders Villani. The shortlisted poems will appear in the January-February 2026 issue. Now in its twenty-second year, the Porter Prize is one of Australia’s most lucrative and respected poetry awards. It honours the life and work of the great Australian poet Peter Porter (1929–2010), a contributor to ABR for many years.
Status: Open
First prize: AU$6,000
Four other shortlisted poets: AU$1,000
Dates: Opens 7 July and closes 13 October 2025
Judges: Judith Bishop, Felicity Plunkett, and Anders Villani
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