Only residents of Australia are eligible to enter. “The Australian Fiction Prize is an annual prize for a book-length work of fiction, offered by Australia’s leading publisher, HarperCollins Australia. It is open to all Australian writers, regardless of age or publishing history, with the winner receiving a contract from HarperCollins to publish the work, along with an advance of $15,000.” Send a fiction manuscript of 75,000-100,000 words. “Science fiction, young adult, poetry, plays, works for children and any kind of non-fiction are not eligible. ” Also see their T&C and FAQ.
Value: $15,000
Deadline: 1 June 2026 (5 pm AET)
Open for: Australian writers
Details here.

Deadline: June 1st, 2026