The stories in this collection explore how characters respond to some of the most intriguing and urgent issues of our time, including genetic experimentation, nuclear fallout, and ongoing and destructive white-settler colonialism.

These are also stories about human connection, finding empathy with the natural environment and each other, and the enduring spirt of our society.

New Australian Fiction features brilliant writers with distinct experiences, voices and styles from all corners of Australia. Together they showcase the strength and diversity of Australian short fiction at its best.

Contributors include:

MAAME BLUE — CLAIRE G. COLEMAN — ELIZABETH FLUX KATERINA GIBSON — JACK KIRNE — DARIA LEBEDYEVA — DONNA MAZZA — LAURA MCPHEE-BROWNE — SOPHIE OVERETT — KA REES — MIRANDI RIWOE — MYKAELA SAUNDERS — LAURA STORTENBEKER — JESSIE TU — JACK VENING — MADELEINE WATTS