Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025
- Jul 24, 2025, USA
The Miles Franklin Literary Award was first awarded in 1957 and set up according to the will of Miles Franklin, who is best known for writing the classic Australian novel My Brilliant Career (1901).
It is the most prestigious literary prize an Australian author can receive, and it is presented to “a novel which is of the highest literary merit and presents Australian life in any of its phases.”
The winning author will receive life-changing prize money, and the accolade is likely to transform their literary career.
If you are eager to learn more, keep reading for the latest information on the Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025, including the announcement date, shortlisted authors, prize money, judging panel, and more.
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When is the Winner Announcement?
The winner announcement for the Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025 will take place on July 24, 2025.
Who Are the Shortlisted Authors?
The following six fantastic books have reached the shortlist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025:
- Compassion by Julie Janson
- Ghost Cities by Siang Lu
- Theory & Practice by Michelle de Kretser – a two-time winner of the award
- Chinese Postman by Brian Castro
- Highway 13 by Fiona McFarlane – a two-time shortlisted author
- Dirt Poor Islanders by Winnie Dunn
What Will the Winner Receive?
The winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025 will win A$60,000. Also, every shortlisted author will receive A$5,000 each.
Of course, winning the accolade is likely to further catapult the author’s career and readership. It is a life-changing prize every shortlisted author will want to win.
Who is Expected to Win the Award?
It is hard to predict who will win the Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025, as the decision belongs to the esteemed judging panel.
However, the odds are predicting that two-time winner Michelle de Kretser is most likely to win the award for her novel Theory & Practice.
Yet, she may face tough competition from Winnie Dunn’s Dirt Poor Islanders and Siang Lu’s Ghost Cities. However, any of the above nominees could receive the accolade this year.
Who is on the Judging Panel This Year?
The following literary scholars will appear on the judging panel for the Miles Franklin Literary Awards 2025:
- Mridula Nath Chakraborty – a literary scholar and translator
- Richard Neville – Mitchell Librarian of the State Library of NSW and Chair
- Associate Professor Jumana Bayeh – a literary scholar
- Professor Tony Hughes-d’Aeth – an author and literary scholar
- Professor Hsu-Ming Teo – an author and literary scholar
The judges recently praised the shortlisted authors, stating, “The shortlist for the 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award celebrates writing that refuses to compromise. Each of these works vitalises the form of the novel and invents new languages for the Australian experience.”
Where Can I Watch the Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025?
Unfortunately, the Miles Franklin Literary Award doesn’t have a televised broadcast.
The winner will be announced on Perpetual Limited’s official website on July 24, 2025. Also, they are likely to be published on the official Miles Franklin Literary Award’s social media channels, so don’t forget to follow them to learn about the winner as soon as they are announced.
Of course, the winner is likely to be reported on various Australian media outlets, such as ABC, and in major newspapers like The Australian and The Herald Sun. Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement.
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