Australian Writers’ Guild: celebrating fiftieth anniversary

The Australian Writers’ Guild, the professional association for performance writers, is celebrating 50 years since its founding in 1962.
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The Australian Writers’ Guild, the professional association for performance writers, is celebrating 50 years since its founding in 1962.

The Guild kicked off its golden anniversary in Melbourne with a State of the Industry Address presented by Emeritus President David Williamson AO. Speaking in front of a sold out Wheeler Centre audience, Williamson emphasised the importance of Australian stories and how vital it is to invest in local content in order to protect the Australian cultural voice.

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