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 or 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.

2023 Australian Political Book of the Year Award Winner

Bulldozed
Author: Niki Savva
Publisher: Scribe Publications

“Savva’s blunt and often eye-popping account of the Morrison Government has smashed the mould of contemporary writing on our country’s political contest, which is so often relegated to a rushed retelling of events, usually by the winners who get to shape the historical narrative, using multiple anonymous sources and hindsight.”