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Australia is cutting key literary supports, sparking concern over funding and political influence.
Australian writers are facing mounting challenges as critical support systems—including the Hazel Rowley Fellowship, the 85-year-old literary journal Meanjin, and the Les Carlyon Prize—disappear or are disrupted without clear explanations.
The fellowship ends in 2026, Meanjin closes due to financial reasons despite its cultural impact, and the Carlyon Prize was withheld from journalist Chris Masters after eligibility rules were retroactively changed.
These moves raise concerns about political influence and systemic underfunding, especially compared to nations like Ireland that invest heavily in literature.
While a new national body, Writing Australia, offers potential for reform, many remain uncertain about the future of literary support in the country.
Australia está recortando apoyos literarios clave, provocando preocupación por la financiación y la influencia política.