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About me: ## Miles Franklin Literary Award Overview The Miles Franklin Literary Award is <b>Australia's most prestigious literary prize</b>, established through the will of author Stella Miles Franklin to advance and improve Australian literature. Here are the key details for 2026: ### Award Specifics - <b>Prize Money</b>: $60,000 to the winner - <b>Eligibility</b>: Novels written in English by Australian authors - <b>Restrictions</b>: - Only novels are eligible - No short story collections, biographies, children's books, or poetry - No works with only internet publication ### 2026 Key Dates - <b>September 22, 2025</b>: Entries open - <b>November 7, 2025</b>: Entries close - <b>May 2026</b>: Longlist announcement - <b>June 2026</b>: Shortlist announcement - <b>July 2026</b>: Winner announcement ### Recent Winner The <b>2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award was won by Siang Lu for his novel "Ghost Cities"</b>. The judges praised the book as "a grand farce and a haunting meditation on diaspora," highlighting its innovative approach to Australian literature. ### Historical Context The award has been running since 1957, with notable past winners including Patrick White, Tim Winton, and Peter Carey. It remains a cornerstone of Australian literary recognition, supporting and celebrating outstanding Australian novels that represent Australian life in its various phases. ### Support The award is currently managed by <b>Perpetual</b> and supported by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund, which provides additional funding to shortlisted authors.
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