Both the winners and the shortlisted authors will share in a tax-free prize pool of $600,000, making the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards the richest literary prize in Australia. Prime Minister’s Literary Awards 2025: who are the winners? ‘This is a work from a novelist at the height of her powers, showcasing a truly impressive command of character and theme.’Prime Minister’s Literary Awards 2025: celebrating the power of literatureMinister for the Arts, The Hon Tony Burke MP, said: ‘This year’s Prime Minister’s Literary Awards highlight the remarkable breadth of talent in Australian writing. Read: Best new fiction books October 2025Wenona Byrne, Director, Writing Australia, said: ‘The 2025 winners reflect the richness and diversity of Australian storytelling. The National Library of the Australia is the exclusive presenting partner of Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.