These 20 striking photographs capture the moments that put contemporary Australia in focus.
Over 24 years of storytelling, Australian Life remains one of the country’s largest and most democratic photography prizes. The collection brings together powerful images taken by amateurs and professional photographers over the last 12 months.
See the finalists up close in an outdoor gallery from Friday 25 September to Sunday 11 October. You’ll find it in Sydney Square, between Sydney Town Hall and St Andrew’s Cathedral.
Vote for your favourite photo. Voting for the People’s Choice Award close 11:59pm on Monday 5 October.