The Young Writers Competition is open to 18-30 year old Australians who have progressive and practical solutions to the big issues facing Australia today and can communicate that idea in a 700–1000 word opinion piece.
The winner will receive a cash prize of $1000, and get their opinion piece considered for publication in Fairfax Media print and online publications. Find out more about the great prizes and our fantastic judging panel.
You can write on any issue facing Australia that you choose. We want your entry to offer us practical solutions to problems you identify.
This site isn't just for submitting entries. We want you to read, discuss on each other's work and to have a conversation around the ideas you generate.
Entries close on Monday 30 April 2012 with the top five entries going through to the judges' shortlist.
