Poetry Slam champions examine AI and political indifference

The Australian Poetry Slam Champions for 2026 have been announced, with the winning poems examining AI and the real-world impact of political indifference. Alice Springs-based poet Bivor won the adult competition with his piece titled ‘Politics is doing you’, which highlights the impact of political inaction and apathy on lives and communities in wartorn regions. 12-year-old Blake Mackenzie won the youth competition with his lyrical reflection on the growing role AI is having on misinformation and young minds. SBS News is Australia's trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and a