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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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The Peter Porter Poetry Prize is funded by the ABR Patrons, including support in memory of Kate Boyce.