Publishing with Impact
At Hachette Australia, we believe books have the power to change minds, create empathy, broaden understanding, and make our world a better place. We are committed to seeking out brilliant writing by new and emerging voices, especially beyond traditional publishing networks and literary hubs.
Our partnerships reflect this commitment, and many of our people are involved as representatives with various publishing, bookselling, writing and cultural networks, programs and initiatives.
- Our CEO, Louise Stark, is the Convenor of the Trade Publishing Committee and serves on the boards of both the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and the Australian Publishing Association, leading the Australia Reads campaign
- Our Group Publishing Director, Fiona Hazard, serves as a member of the Australian Inclusive Publishing Initiative (AIPI) working group, driving technological changes that ensure books are accessible to all
- We are proud to partner with the State Library of Queensland for their annual black&write! Writing and Editorial Fellowships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander writers
Creating Opportunities
We are passionate about supporting not-for-profit organisations, literacy programs, and creative writing opportunities that promote diversity and inclusion, such as the:
- Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) helps raise literacy levels and improve opportunities for Indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions
- Sydney Story Factory is a not-for-profit creative writing centre that supports marginalised young people of all abilities
- Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF) celebrates creativity and innovation, nurtures new talent, and represents diverse voices from across Australia
- The Footpath Library enriches lives and nurtures a sense of social inclusion by helping those who experience homelessness to engage their mind with books
Work Experience
Hachette Australia has also established a new career entry pathway with a paid summer internship program for anyone interested in a career in publishing. Discover more here. We invite anyone interested in a career in publishing to view and read our Guide to Publishing booklet and virtual event featuring our people.
We are proud to support the Australian Publishers Association/Copyright Association Cultural Fund’s Publishing Industry Internship Program – please click here for more information and to apply.
Latest news
Book Club Guide for Rat Daniels
Questions for your group to discuss this stand-out Australian debut.
Authors on the Road for Book Week 2026
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Start reading the new paranormal romance series!
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Enter the Fantasy Realm
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In the Good Books with Luke Bateman - Hachette Recommended Reads
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Start Reading No One's Looking
Read an extract from No One's Looking, a comedic and uplifting novel from bestselling author Brooke Davis. Out October 13 2026!
Hachette Memories of Lost & Found
Our staff share how special Brooke Davis' debut was - we’d love to hear your memories too!
Brooke Davis' Letter to Booksellers
The lovely Brooke, a bookseller herself, checks in with her colleagues across Australia to say a big hello.
Alice Oseman is coming to ANZ!
Information on Alice Oseman's - author of Heartstopper - trip to Australia and New Zealand.
Read an extract from The Doubles
Dive into this fast-paced, genre-bending debut!
Q&A with Penny Sunday
Meet Aussie dark romance author Penny Sunday!
Read an extract from The Wretched Divine
From the bestselling author of Belladonna
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Ashleigh Barton's Letter to Readers
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Read an extract of True Crime
Start reading Patricia Cornwell's thrilling memoir
The Richell Prize Opens 2026
Announcing this year's round of The Richell Prize
Mum's Shelf, Sorted
Happy Mother's Day!
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Read an extract from Rat Daniels
Dive into this unforgettable coming-of-age story from a stunning new voice in Australian fiction
Book Club Questions for Margaret, Are You Leaving?
We hope these questions help guide your book club discussion for this heartfelt novel. We’ve done our best to avoid spoilers, but don’t read these questions unless you’ve finished Margaret, Are You Leaving? – you don’t want to risk ruining any reveals!
Welcome to the World of Donovan Bixley
Entertain the kids at home
Read an Extract from Rebirth: A Love Story From the Depths of War
Antoun Issa powerfully captures his mother's true experiences of love, heartbreak and new hope during the violence of civil war.
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