Tasmanian Voices: the writers who make us is a State Library and Archives of Tasmania program recognising Nipaluna/Hobart’s status as a UNESCO City of Literature. The program celebrates the writers, storytellers and creative voices who have shaped Tasmania’s stories, ideas and sense of place.
In 2025, a panel of notable writers selected 21 significant literary figures from our past who influenced the development of ideas within and about Lutruwita/Tasmania. The panel adopted a broad interpretation of “writer”, including novelists, journalists, historians, poets, storytellers, publishers, playwrights and screen writers.
Thank you to the panel: Matthew Lamb, Dr Greg Lehman, Jane Rawson, Henry Reynolds and Danielle Wood.
Tasmanian Voices does not aim to be comprehensive. Rather, it is designed to spark curiosity, conversation and discovery about the people whose words and stories have helped shape Tasmania’s cultural identity.
Raise your Tasmanian Voice
This year, we’re inviting Tasmanians to help shape the next chapter of Tasmanian Voices by nominating the writers, storytellers and creative voices who have inspired them or made a lasting contribution to Tasmania’s cultural life.
When nominating, think broadly. Eligible nominees may be living or deceased and can include novelists, journalists, historians, poets, storytellers, publishers, playwrights and screen writers who have either:
- lived in Lutruwita/Tasmania, or
- reflected an aspect of Lutruwita/Tasmania in their work.
Two new Tasmanian Voices will be selected from public nominations and announced in December 2026. We encourage nominations that reflect the diversity of Tasmania’s stories and communities, including regional, Aboriginal, multicultural and under-represented voices.
Ready to nominate?
You can submit your nomination here. Tell us why your chosen Tasmanian Voice deserves recognition. Nominations close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:59 pm.
State Library and Archives of Tasmania will continue to present Tasmanian Voices events and programs that explore Tasmania’s rich literary and storytelling heritage.
Tasmanian Voices sits alongside the Writers’ Rooms initiative at State Library and Archives of Tasmania.
List of writers
