The EU and Qantas Journalist Award, in partnership with the National Press Club, has recognized excellence in Australian journalism since 1992.
Every year the EU Delegation to Australia awards an Australian journalist working in the Australian media with a ten day working visit to the European Union in Brussels and up to 3 European Union Member States.
The award comes at a critical time in global geopolitics, when the bilateral relations between the EU and Australia are growing extensively. Australia has made a significant contribution to support Ukraine, and by extension, Europe, democracy and the rules based order globally.
The aware has been awarded since 1992. Qantas, a founding partner, provides a business class fare for the travelling journalist and the National Press Club of Australia plays a crucial role in the evaluation of applications.
INTERESTING FACT
Tom McIlroy of The Guardian Australia was the winner of the 2025 EU-Qantas Journalist Award.
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Tom McIlroy wins prestigious 2025 EU-Qantas Journalist Award | EEAS
Australia participates in Erasmus+, the EU’s flagship education and mobility program.
Hundreds of students travel between Europe and Australia to study, teach, and conduct research.
Shared commitment to democratic principles, human rights and the rule of law
The UN Charter and centrality of multilateral fora is specifically recognised in the EU-Australia Framework Agreement