2027 Peter Porter Poetry Prize

The Peter Porter Poetry Prize is an annual poetry competition organised by the Australian Book Review that accepts original, unpublished poems in English up to 60 lines. The prize commemorates the poet Peter Porter and awards cash prizes to the winner and shortlisted poets. Entries are submitted online to the Australian Book Review and the shortlisted poems appear in the January–February 2027 issue.

Winner receives AU$6,000; four shortlisted poets receive AU$1,000 each; shortlisted poems published in the January–February 2027 issue.

All poets writing in English are eligible to enter. There is no age limit.

Submit an original, unpublished poem (up to 60 lines) online via the Australian Book Review website; entry fee applies; generative AI use is not permitted.