Explore the 2026 Program

Past, Present, Emerging

On First Nations writing yesterday, today and tomorrow

Melissa Lucashenko (Photo credit Glenn Hunt)
Tony Birch
Tasma Walton (Photo credit Frances Andrijich)
Bruce Pascoe
Melanie Saward (Photo credit Jill Kerswill)
Friday 22 May 2026
3-3.55pm
Event Code: 65
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Behind every great writer is a long line of trailblazers lighting their way.

In this special panel discussion, iconic Aboriginal writers share their literary lineages. Hear from Victorian Premier’s Literary Award winner Tony Birch (Pictures of You), Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Melissa Lucashenko (Not Quite White in the Head), NSW Premier’s Award for Literature winner Bruce Pascoe (Big Sky) and ARA Historical Novel Prize winner Tasma Walton (I Am Nannertgarrook) as they discuss the Blak books that made them, what they’re reading now and what stories we need for the future.

Join Tony, Melissa, Bruce and Tasma in conversation with Melanie Saward.
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