This publication highlights the talent and range of contemporary Australian poetry and the vibrant community of poets.

39 poets, 39 poems. Over 55 pages of poetry. Beautifully designed by Chris Edwards.

🔗 To read Martha Kamara’s winning statement and bio, Claire Gaskin’s judge’s report, and a message from Julie Matheson, the award’s founding benefactor, visit:
www.australianpoetry.org

A huge thank you to everyone who entered the competition. Our heartfelt thanks go to judge Claire Gaskin for her thoughtful and generous assessment, and to award founding benefactor Julie Matheson for making this prize possible.

The Theresa Matheson Bequest Award is a new annual prize for poets, offering $1,000, mentorship and publication on the AP website to the winning poet. It was established in memory of Theresa Matheson (1972–2022) by her sister, Julie Matheson.

We’re thrilled to announce the winner of the inaugural Theresa Matheson Bequest Award is Martha Kamara, for her poem He Brings Me Flowers, I Bring Him Distance. We also congratulate Eli Ladigies, whose poem The Line of Flight received a Highly Commended recognition.

For submission guidelines and how to submit: www.australianpoetry.org/ap-projects/...

Applications close Wednesday 25 June.
This is a re-advertisement of the role. Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.
For the full position description and details on how to apply, visit: www.australianpoetry.org/ap-projects/...