Established in 2007 and supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, the Overland Judith Wright Poetry Prize for New and Emerging Poets seeks poetry by writers who have published no more than one collection of poems under their own name (that is writers who’ve had zero collections published, or one solo collection published). It remains one of the richest prizes for emerging poets, and is open to poets from Australia and New Zealand.

In 2024, the major prize is $6000, with a second prize of $2000 and a third prize of $1000. All three winners will be published in Overland.

Entries will close 11.59 pm Friday 22 November 2024. Please read the entry guidelines below to confirm your eligibility.