The Australian Crime Writers Association is dedicated to promoting greater recognition for crime, thriller and mystery writing in Australia and to protect the general professional interests of all creators of crime and mystery works.

 
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2021 Award Entries Now Closed

We cannot wait to read your entries and announce the shortlists later in the year.

About The Ned Kelly Awards

The Ned Kelly Awards are Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prizes honouring published crime fiction and true crime writing.

past winners

Click below to view a list of winners all the way back to the Ned Kelly Awards’ humble beginnings.

 

Latest News

Recent goings-on in Australian Crime writing.

Past Newsletters

 

New Releases

A selection of new titles written and published by ACWA members.