Commonwealth Writers' Prize
Welcome to the Commonwealth Writers' Prize 
The outstanding literary talent exists in many parts of the Commonwealth is making a significant contribution to contemporary writing in English. To encourage and reward the upsurge of new Commonwealth fiction and ensure that works of merit reach a wider audience outside their country of origin, the Commonwealth Foundation established the Commonwealth Writers' Prize in 1987.
The objectives of the prize are to promote new voices, reward achievement, encourage wider readership and greater literacy, thereby increasing appreciation of different cultures and building understanding between cultures
The Commonwealth Writers' Prize is chaired by Justice Nicholas Hasluck, distinguished Australian author and leading judicial officer. Justice Hasluck has published ten works of fiction, including the award-winning The Bellarmine Jug and The Country Without Music.
The 2009 Prize is now open for entry. Click here for details.
The Prize is organised and funded by the Commonwealth Foundation, and is supported by the Macquarie Group Foundation across all four regions
The Macquarie Group Foundation is one of Australia's leading philanthropic foundations. In the year to 31 March 2008, the Macquarie Group Foundation together with Macquarie Group staff donated A$23 million to more than 800 not-for-profit organisations around the world. It is the philanthropic arm of Macquarie Group Limited, which is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services.
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