
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.
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