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Protecting and Promoting Writers’ Rights

On screen, on stage, on air

Join or Renew Membership

Protecting and Promoting Writers’ Rights

On screen, on stage, on air

Join or Renew Membership

Protecting and Promoting Writers’ Rights

On screen, on stage, on air

Join or Renew Membership

Protecting and Promoting Writers’ Rights

On screen, on stage, on air

Join or Renew Membership
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The AWGIE Awards

Celebrate the best of Australian storytelling by joining us for the 58th Annual AWGIE Awards.

The Creators

Professional development for Australian showrunners

Industrial, Rates and Contracts

Click here to access rates, contracts and industrial resources.

Why Join Us

The Australian Writers’ Guild continues to fight against unfair treatment of writers both for the writers’ sake and in support of a healthy industry.

We are negotiating new industrial terms and conditions and have developed a new range of model contracts and minimum recommended terms and conditions. Our service for members ups the ante on contract negotiations and adherence. Solidarity is fundamental to winning these battles. 

Support the guild that works hard for you and your fellow writers, and call on our services to fight for what you are worth.

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Join the Australian Writers’ Guild today to access exclusive benefits and resources. Be part of the community of writers fighting for writers’ rights and fair remuneration.

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Events

Online

Craft Bites International with Challito Browne and Mishka Lavigne

The Australian Writers’ Guild is excited to collaborate with the Playwrights Guild of Canada in Craft Bites International, an exciting initiative designed to connect playwrights across borders. Two AWG playwright members have been paired up with Canadian peers. These talented duos will join together to offer audiences readings from new work and discuss their craft in a…
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Online

Craft Bites International with Michelle Law and Radha Menon

The Australian Writers’ Guild is excited to collaborate with the Playwrights Guild of Canada in Craft Bites International, an exciting initiative designed to connect playwrights across borders. Two AWG playwright members have been paired up with Canadian peers. These talented duos will join together to offer audiences readings from new work and discuss their craft in a…
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The 58th Annual AWGIE Awards

The Australian Writers’ Guild invites you to celebrate the best of Australian storytelling by joining us for the 58th Annual AWGIE Awards. Meet the nominees and be the first to congratulate the award-winning writers across stage, screen, audio and interactive categories. The event will be co-hosted by comedy superstars, Alex Lee and Suren Jayemanne. AWG members For information about…
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About Us

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The Australian Writers’ Guild is the professional association representing writers for stage, screen, audio and interactive and has protected and promoted their creative and professional interests for more than 60 years.

The Guild’s vision is to see performance writing and performance writers thrive as a dynamic and integral part of Australian storytelling, shaping, reflecting and enhancing the Australian cultural voice in all its diversity.

News

Advocacy News
11 December 2025

Home and Away screenwriters paid superannuation

Thursday 11 December 2025: The Australian Writers’ Guild has worked collaboratively with the Seven Network to come to an agreement about superannuation for screenwriters engaged by Seven on Home and Away.    The decision means that writers will receive superannuation contributions on their contracted script and story conference fees.    As a result of this agreement,…
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Advocacy News
27 November 2025

Australian creative workers welcome passing of Australian Content Requirements Bill for steamers 

Thursday 27 November 2025: Australia’s screen creatives have today welcomed the passing of the Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill 2025 through Parliament.   The legislation means streaming services are now included in the requirement to make a certain level of Australian content, via spending a percentage of their expenditure on new local drama, children’s, and documentary…
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Advocacy News
20 November 2025

Member win: Home and Away script department become permanent employees 

Thursday 20 November 2025: The Australian Writers’ Guild has worked collaboratively with the Seven Network to come to an agreement about moving our members in the Home and Away script department to permanent employment contracts.   Members working in the Home and Away script department have historically been engaged on fixed term contracts that left…
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Advocacy News
27 October 2025

Writers welcome Government announcement protecting creator copyright

Monday 27 October 2025: The Australian Writers’ Guild (AWG) and Australian Writers’ Guild Authorship Collecting Society (AWGACS) welcome the Attorney-General’s announcement that the Australian Government will maintain Australia’s strong copyright framework.   The Australian Writers’ Guild is the professional association for Australian screen and stage writers across film, television, theatre, audio and interactive media and has protected and promoted…
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Image credits

Poor Things, by Tony McNamara, photograph: Searchlight Pictures. Prima Facie, by Suzie Miller, photograph: Helen Murray. Gordon (Patrick Brammall) and Ash (Harriet Dyer) in Colin from Accounts Season 2, photograph: Joel Pratley/Easy Tiger Productions/Binge/CBS/Screen NSW. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, by Summerfall Studio. Little J and Big Cuz, image provided by Ned Lander.

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