Airdate: Australian of the Year Awards 2023

ABC screens the Australian of the Year Awards next week Live from Canberra’s National Arboretum on ABC TV, ABC iview, ABC News channel, and ABC Radio.

Hamish Macdonald and Susie Youssef again host, now with the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presenting the four category awards as they are announced, culminating in the announcement of the Australian of the Year 2023.

The Australian of the Year Awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of outstanding Australians throughout the last year.

There are 33 people in contention for four prestigious award categories:
• Australian of the Year
• Senior Australian of the Year
• Young Australian of the Year
• Australia’s Local Hero

The event will include performances by singer-songwriter Budjerah.

7:30pm Wednesday on ABC and ABC News.