Hi everyone,

What a September it’s been!

I’ve just returned home after a very busy month, and wanted to share a few highlights with you while they’re still fresh.

First up, I was incredibly honoured to attend the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards at the National Library in Canberra as the Children’s Laureate as well as a member of the newly created Writing Australia Council. Sitting among so many writers, illustrators, poets, and thinkers who are doing such important work in our country and to have them recognised and appreciated by our community and Arts Minster, was deeply moving. Whether you're a reader, writer, or supporter of the arts, these moments remind us how vital storytelling is in shaping who we are.

While in Canberra, I was asked to attend the Senate Inquiry into Artificial Intelligence at Parliament House alongside the Australian Society of Authors and many other members of the Creative Industries. As technology continues to reshape our world, we must ensure that creativity, human connection, and the future of Australian stories remain protected. It’s essential that our policies support sustainable careers for authors and safeguard the integrity of the stories we share with future generations.

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