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Welcome to the website of the John Button Prize.
The Prize, created in memory of the late Industry Minister, Senator and writer, awards $20,000 to the best piece of non-fiction writing on politics or public policy published in the previous year.
The Hon Kevin Rudd is patron of the Prize, and the winner will be chosen by a panel of judges comprising:
The John Button Prize seeks to enhance the quality of political writing and debate in Australia. It is managed by the John Button Literary Foundation (see below), and funded by public donation. The Foundation is still seeking significant donors to ensure that the Prize is presented in perpetuity.