2026 Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize Registration Website

Welcome to the official registration site for the UniSQ 2026 Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize!

This prestigious competition offers a unique opportunity for poets across the nation to showcase their talents and vie for a grand prize of $3,000.00.
Whether you're a seasoned poet or a budding writer, this is your chance to express yourself.

As an Australian poet, your contribution shapes our culture.

None believed this more so than the late Emeritus Professor Bruce Dawe AO, one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary poets.
Professor Dawe believed that universities should support the study of literature and promote the Arts in Australian society. His passion was turned to action when he chose to sponsor this prominent literary prize.

Professor Bruce Dawe
Photograph: National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Poetry Submissions

Entrants must submit anonymous poems, with no identifying details in the document or file name, and only one poem per file (up to five poems total).
Each poem must be original, unpublished (aside from personal platforms), under 50 lines, written in English (or translated), and follow formatting rules.
Submissions must be in a clear font (size 11 or larger), and cannot be edited or resubmitted once entered.

Submission

AMOUNT

8.00

TOTAL

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UniSQ 2026 Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize

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Contact Details

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Poetry Submissions

First Submission

Second Submission

Third Submission

Fourth Submission

Fifth Submission

Summary

Payment

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2026 Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize Registration Website

UniSQ 2026 Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize

Terms & Conditions

Contact Details

If you would prefer to be known by a Pseudonym, please provide those details below;

Poetry Submissions

First Submission

Second Submission

Third Submission

Fourth Submission

Fifth Submission

Summary

Payment

Thank You

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