The Australian Political Book of the Year Award recognises the vital part political books play in better understanding Australian politics and public policy. Well researched, balanced and compelling political books that engage Australians are vital to the strength of our democracy.
The Award longlist, shortlist, and winner will be determined by the judges as having provided the most compelling contribution to the understanding of Australian political events and debates. The winning author or authors will receive $15,000 in prize money and each shortlisted author will receive $1,000.
Tuesday 1 April Submissions open
Friday 4 July Submissions close
Tuesday 19 August Longlist announced
Wednesday 10 September Shortlist announced (Event in Melbourne)
Mid-November Winner announced (Event in Canberra)
2024 Australian Political Book of the Year Award Winner
Flawed Hero: Truth, Lies and War Crimes
Author: Chris Masters
2024 Australian Political Book of the Year Award Shortlist
Flawed Hero: Truth, Lies and War Crimes
Author: Chris Masters
Killing for Country: A Family Story
Author: David Marr
Bad Cop: Peter Dutton’s Strongman Politics
Author: Lech Blaine
Donald Horne A Life in the Lucky Country
Author: Ryan Cropp
2024 Australian Political Book of the Year Award Longlist
Flawed Hero: Truth, Lies and War Crimes
Author: Chris Masters
Echidna Strategy: Australia’s Search for Power and Peace
Author: Sam Roggeveen
The Great Divide: Australia’s Housing Mess and How to Fix it
Author: Alan Kohler
Killing for Country: A Family Story
Author: David Marr
Bad Cop: Peter Dutton’s Strongman Politics
Author: Lech Blaine
Donald Horne A Life in the Lucky Country
Author: Ryan Cropp
The Great Housing Hijack
Author: Cameron K. Murray
Mine is the Kingdom
Author: David Hardaker
The Odd Couple: The Australia-America Relationship
Author: Allan Behm
Crimes of the Cross
Author: Anne Manne
