Anne Brooksbank

Anne Mary Brooksbank (born 1943) is an Australian writer. She has written a number of novels as well as scripts for film and TV.

She has taught screenwriting at The Australian Film Television and Radio School.

Personal life

She was born in Melbourne. She completed an MA in English literature and history at Melbourne University and studied painting at the National Gallery School before becoming a professional writer.

She was married to Bob Ellis, with whom she occasionally collaborated; they had three children, including the author Jack Ellis.

Novels Mad Dog Morgan (1976) Archer (1985) On Loan (1990) All My Love (1991) Marriage Acts (2000) Mother's Day (2005) Sir Katherine Big Thursday Father's Day Don't I Know You? (2024)

Select film and TV credits Avengers of the Reef (1973) Newsfront (1975) (with Bob Ellis) (winner of AACTA Best Screenplay Award) Down Under (play) (1975) (with Bob Ellis) Case for the Defence (1978) Maybe This Time (1980) Don't Tell (2017)