The Foundation was established in memory of John Button, the late Industry Minister, Senator and writer. The Foundation awards two writing prizes – The John Button Prize and the The John Button School Prize.
John Button
“I wanted to be a writer. Other things happened. My life went in different directions, including a long spell in politics.”
Our Chair
Following his election to the Victorian Parliament for the Australian Labor Party in 1994, Steve Bracks went on to become Victoria’s 44th Premier in October, 1999.
Our Patron
The Hon. Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister of Australia
