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Acclaimed Tasmanian author Amanda Lohrey has been awarded Australia’s prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award for her novel The Labyrinth, published by Text Publishing.

The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund, alongside award trustee Perpetual, announced the 2021 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist, featuring six books by a mix of debut, early career and established authors, all reflecting the rich and diverse fabric of Australia’s cultural landscape.

Perpetual, the trustee of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, has today announced the 2021 longlist which includes a mix of acclaimed Australian authors and new voices showcasing the richness of Australian literature.

Perpetual announced its financial results for the first half of 2021. Commenting on the half year performance, Perpetual CEO and Managing Director, Mr Rob Adams, said, “We continue to make strong progress in executing our strategy."

Perpetual Corporate Trust’s Lynsey Thorrington discusses her involvement in Capital Markets and diversity in the sector.

Commenting on the full year result, Perpetual Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Rob Adams, said, “While our increasingly diversified business has provided some protection against the extreme volatility seen in global investment markets, our overall FY20 financial results have been impacted due to COVID-19 effects and net outflows from Perpetual Investments.

Australia’s most prestigious literary award, the Miles Franklin, has been awarded to Wiradjuri author Tara June Winch for The Yield, published by Penguin Books Australia.

A two-time winner and three first-time nominees are among the talented Australian authors shortlisted for the 2019 Miles Franklin Literary Award, announced today at the Mitchell Library of NSW – the “literary home” of Miles Franklin.

The trustee of Australia’s most prestigious literary awards, Perpetual, has today announced ten talented authors who have been included in the 2020 longlist for the Miles Franklin Award.

Perpetual announced its financial results for the first half of 2020 on 20 February with net profit after tax of $51.6 million. Investors will receive a fully franked interim dividend of 105 cents per share.

The acquisition establishes a US footprint for Perpetual and increases exposure to the fast growth ESG sector. Perpetual will leverage its existing distribution capabilities in Australia while building a US-based distribution team to accelerate the growth of Trillium’s specialist ESG and impact investment products.

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