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Australian
Book
Industry
Awards

9.6.2022

Join us in 2022!

We look forward to celebrating the joy of books with you on Thursday 9 June at the International Convention Centre in Sydney.

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Key Dates

Book Award Nominations Open
Tue 18 Jan
Book Award Nominations Close
Mon 14 Feb
Business Award Nominations Open
Tue 22 Feb
Business Award Nominations Close
Mon 21 Mar
Announcement of Longlist
Tue 22 Mar
Audiobook Nominations Open
Wed 23 Mar
Audiobook Nominations Close
Wed 27 Apr
Announcement of Shortlist
Mon 23 May
ABIAs Event & Live Stream
Thu 09 Jun

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