2010 Politzer Prize Winners
Building a nest in the west The Hon Bruce Scott MP Politzer Prize “In an amazing glimpse of natural revival, thousands of pelicans flock to the great floodplains of outback Queensland to fish, breed and hatch their young.” |
Star of Greece Ms Amanda Rishworth MP People’s Choice “One of the many local beaches in the Kingston electorate – Port Willunga.” |
Spirit of competition Mr Darren Chester MP A-PAC Award “Junior lifesavers tied in the running of the final of the beach flags at the Victorian State Titles held on the 90 Mile Beach at Lakes Entrance.” |
2010 Politzer Prize Finalists
Winds of Change Senator the Hon Mark Arbib Politzer Prize Highly Commended “Taken in the heart of prime grazing country just outside Crookwell, this photo captures the dichotomy of Australia's farming heritage and the technology that heralds the nation's future.” New South Wales |
Pigeon pair The Hon Warren Truss MP People’s Choice Highly Commended “Special moments for a mother Top Knot Pigeon who chose our hedge to give protection to her newborns.” Wide Bay, Queensland |
And they're off Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion “The Brunette Races, now heading for its 100th year, are the biggest event on the Barkly Tablelands social calendar and attracts visitors from across Australia. The kids' foot race is a fiercely contested event.” Northern Territory |
Guardian of Gruyere The Hon Tony Smith MP “Pat Bigham, supported by her husband Don is the ‘Guardian of Gruyere’. She worked around the clock as the critical incident coordinator for the Yarra Valley Region during Black Saturday. Thanks to the efforts of local farmers, and the Gruyere CFA, only one house was lost in Gruyere and no lives.” Casey, Victoria |
Sunrise at Diggers Beach Mr Luke Hartsuyker MP “Diggers’ Beach, Coffs Harbour.” Cowper, New South Wales |
The importance of remembering The Hon Wayne Swan MP “Milne Bay service, Nundah Memorial Park.” Lilley, Queensland |
The rising moon over Surfers Paradise Mr Steve Ciobo MP “Taken from Regatta Beach, Southport.” Moncrieff, Queensland |
Frozen in time and ice on the Tasmanian Heritage Highway Senator Christine Milne “The Heritage Highway near Jericho, Tasmania.” Tasmania |
Fashion-ing the field The Hon Peter Garrett MP “The less glamorous side of horse racing is early morning trackwork when trainers do their best to ‘fashion the field’ for the Spring Racing Carnival.” Kingsford Smith, New South Wales |
2010 Entries
With thanks and special acknowledgement to all participants in the Politzer Prize 2010 political photographic competition:
The Hon Richard Marles MP, Senator Alan Eggleston, The Hon Bruce Billson MP, Senator Bob Brown, Ms Amanda Rishworth MP, Senator Christine Milne, Senator Anne McEwen, Mr Jamie Briggs MP, Senator the Hon Mark Arbib, Senator Glenn Sterle, Mr Luke Hartsuyker MP, Ms Melissa Parke MP, Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion, The Hon Warren Truss MP, Mr Bernie Ripoll MP, The Hon Peter Garrett MP, The Hon David Hawker MP, The Hon Bruce Scott MP, Mr Darren Chester MP, The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Mr Steve Ciobo MP, Senator Barnaby Joyce, The Hon Wayne Swan MP, The Hon Tony Smith MP, Senator Fiona Nash, Mr David Bradbury MP, Senator Steve Fielding, Mr Barry Haase MP, The Hon Maxine McKew MP, Senator Simon Birmingham, Senator Gary Humphries.