Tag: Australian Writers’ Guild

Netflix has launched The Next Brilliant Career, a nationwide programme for emerging Australian women and non-binary screenwriters, with applications open until 18 August.

The Australian Writers' Guild has announced the 2026 Emerging Writers' Awards and John Hinde Award winners, with $20,000 awarded to Australian writers.

AWG announces 2026 First Break NSW participants - 15 screenwriters who have been selected to participate in First Break NSW

AWG | Creative workers note Productivity Commission’s ‘Friday before Christmas’ energy - with the Friday 19 December release close,

AWG | Home and Away screenwriters paid superannuation - The Australian Writers’ Guild has worked collaboratively with the Seven Network

AWG | Win for Home & Away script department - Home and Away script department become permanent employees.

Australian creative workers welcome passing of Australian Content Requirements Bill for steamers - now required to create a level of content.

Australian Writers’ Guild welcomes announcement of screen content requirements for streaming services -

Writers welcome Government announcement protecting creator copyright - will maintain Australia’s strong copyright framework.  

Australian writers blast Productivity Commission's lack of modelling in AI report - failing to model the economic contributions of creative industries.