Overview
- Bring Her Back won 10 awards including Best Film and Best Direction, marking a second AACTA sweep for the Philippou brothers.
- Film acting honors went to Sally Hawkins for Best Lead Actress, Richard Roxburgh for Best Lead Actor, Deborah Mailman for Best Supporting Actress and the late Julian McMahon for Best Supporting Actor.
- Prime Video’s The Narrow Road to the Deep North led television with nine wins, including Best Lead Actor for Jacob Elordi plus direction and multiple craft categories.
- ABC’s The Newsreader claimed Best Drama Series and added Best Lead Actress for Anna Torv, Best Supporting Actor for Daniel Henshall and Best Screenplay in Television.
- Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar took Best Miniseries, while individual honors recognized Bruce Beresford, Sarah Snook, Kristina Ceyton and Samantha Jennings, and Clare Hughes, and Audience Choice winners included Stranger Things, Wicked: For Good, Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Robert Irwin.