$15,000
The Community Relations Commission Award is offered to the writer of a book, play, music drama or script which is deemed by the judges to have both made a significant contribution to Australian literature, theatre, film, radio or television in its portrayal of the interaction of Australia 's diverse cultures, and canvassed issues arising from the Australian immigration and migrant settlement experience. The Community Relations Commission Award may be awarded to either a book (fiction, non-fiction or poetry), a play or a script.