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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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Exploring the Showrunner Model

Watch the livestream of our Exploring the Showrunner Event, where the big topic of showrunning is covered by some of the most experienced and successful showrunners in the world.

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

VIC

AWG VIC: Disco Christmas Party

It’s been a huge twelve months in the creative industries, but we’ve made it through – and hopefully there’ll be a lot to celebrate in the coming year (streamer quotas, we’re looking at you!). So come join your fellow writers for a night of Christmas merriment at Evie’s Disco Diner – there will be cocktails, snacks,…
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QLD

AWG QLD: End of Year / Meet the Committee Event

It’s been a mighty challenging yet mighty rewarding year and the AWG and Guild members have had some stunning victories.  Come and celebrate with your fellow writers at the AWG Qld End Of Year Event. You’ll also have an opportunity to be introduced to the AWG Qld Committee Members and hear what their specialty areas are…
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NSW

AWG Write Night: Christmas Party

Celebrate the end of 2025 at the NSW Write Night Christmas Party! Free entry for all, with food provided and drinks at bar prices. WHEN: Friday 12 December 2025, from 4.30pm until late WHERE: Roof Top, Royal Automobile Club of Australia, 89 Macquarie Street, Sydney RSVP: Tickets are free, but booking is essential.
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SA

AWG SA: Xmas Party

Celebrate the end of 2025 the WRITE way! It’s time for the annual Xmas party – come on down to the Mercury cinema foyer to mingle and jingle with writers from across our fair city. Eat, drink, be merry – and hear a sneak peak from the South Australian committee about our plans for next…
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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
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
4 November 2025

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

Tuesday 4 November 2025: The Australian Writers’ Guild (AWG) today welcomed Arts Minister Tony Burke’s announcement that new screen content requirements for streaming services will require major streaming services to make new Australian content. “Amid global uncertainty, the government has said it wants to ensure a future for Australian content,” said AWG CEO Claire Pullen….
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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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Advocacy News
2 October 2025

Australian writers blast Productivity Commission’s lack of modelling in AI Report

Thursday 2 October 2025: In opening remarks to a Senate inquiry on Tuesday, Australian Writers’ Guild (AWG) and Australian Writers’ Guild Authorship Collecting Society (AWGACS) CEO Claire Pullen joined other creative leaders and Senators in criticising the Productivity Commission for failing to model the economic contribution of creative industries.   Australia’s creative workers raised questions over the Productivity Commission’s Interim Report, including whether the Commission is fit to publish…
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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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