The Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 2004 to honour the lifetime achievements of some of Australia’s greatest songwriters. Songwriters to have accepted the award are:

  • 2019 – Andrew “Greedy” Smith and Martin “Plaza” O’Doherty (Mental As Anything)
  • 2018 – Iva Davies
  • 2017 – The Waifs
  • 2016 – Andrew Farriss and the late Michael Hutchence (acceptance by Tina Hutchence and performance by Jon Stevens)
  • 2015 – Johnny Young
  • 2014 – Kate Ceberano
  • 2013 – Garth Porter (Sherbet)
  • 2012 – Don Walker (Cold Chisel)
  • 2011 – Steve Kilbey (The Church)
  • 2010 – Richard Clapton
  • 2009 – Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock and solo)
  • 2008 – Doc Neeson, Rick Brewster and John Brewster (The Angels)
  • 2007 – Brian Cadd (The Groop, Axiom, Flying Burrito Brothers and solo)
  • 2006 – Glenn Shorrock, Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble (The Little River Band)
  • 2005 – Russell Morris
  • 2004 – Harry Vanda, George Young and Stevie Wright (The Easybeats)

The award is presented annually at The National Songwriting Awards night by our friend and patron Glenn A Baker.