Do you include both living and deceased people in Who’s Who?

No. Only people who are currently living are included in Who’s Who.

What types of people are included in Who’s Who?

General information can be found in the Who’s Who criteria for inclusion.

How do I nominate someone for inclusion in Who’s Who?

You can nominate someone for inclusion in Who’s Who by completing the online form, sending an email to whoswho@crowncontent.com.au or contacting Crown Content by phone, fax or mail.

I want to nominate someone for inclusion in Who’s Who – will you tell that person that I nominated him or her?

No. Nominator details are not disclosed to nominees unless you specifically request that we do so.

Can I nominate myself for inclusion in Who’s Who?

Yes. Please complete the online form, send an email towhoswho@crowncontent.com.au or contact Crown Content by phone, fax or mail.

Is there a closing date for nominations?

Closing dates vary for each book. We generally require nominations to be submitted no later than three months prior to publication date.

Are there any age limits or other restrictions on people included in Who’s Who?

There are no restrictions on age or sex (except for gender restrictions in Who’s Who of Australian Women). Entrants do not have to be born in Australia, be Australian citizens or currently reside in Australia.

Does everyone in Who’s Who live in Australia? Do you have to be born in Australia to be included in the book?

No. Entrants do not have to be born in Australia, be Australian citizens or currently reside in Australia. Entrants must have significantly contributed to Australian society or represent Australia at a national or international level.

Who decides who’s in and who’s out of Who’s Who?

The Editorial Panel at Crown Content, publisher of Who’s Who, is responsible for deciding which people to include in each publication.

How do you decide who is included in Who’s Who?

There are criteria for inclusion in Who’s Who. Some people are included automatically. For example, all current Members of Parliament are included in Who’s Who in Australia. The Editorial Panel considers other entrants by reviewing their career, achievements, awards and notability. General information can be found in the Who’s Who criteria for inclusion.

Do you have to pay to be included in Who’s Who? Do you have to pay to nominate someone?

No. There is no cost to nominators or nominees. Each person’s inclusion is considered on its merits alone and entry in the book cannot be paid for.

If you include me in Who’s Who do I have to buy a copy of the book?

No.

I think that someone is missing from Who’s Who – how do I tell the Editor?

You can nominate someone for inclusion in Who’s Who by completing the online form, sending an email to whoswho@crowncontent.com.au or contacting Crown Content by phone, fax or mail.

When is Who’s Who published?

Publication dates are as follows:

• Who’s Who in Australia – November, annually
• Who’s Who in Business in Australia – end June and end December, bi-annually
• Who’s Who of Australian Women – April, annually
• Who’s Who in South Australia – second edition, May 2008
• Who’s Who in Queensland – second edition, June 2008
• Who’s Who in Western Australia – second edition, June 2008
• Who’s Who in Victoria – inaugural edition, April 2008
• Who’s Who in New South Wales – inaugural edition, April 2008
• Who’s Who in Tasmania – inaugural edition, June 2008

I’m in Who’s Who and I want to see a copy of my biography – what do I do?

Send your request to whoswho@crowncontent.com.au and we will email you a copy of the biography, or contact Crown Content by phone fax or email.

I’m in Who’s Who and I want to change some of my details – what do I do?

Send the changes via email to whoswho@crowncontent.com.au or contact Crown Content by phone fax or email. You do not have to wait for us to mail you an annual reminder – we update biographies all year round.

How do I buy a copy of Who’s Who?

Contact our sales department at subs@crowncontent.com.au, telephone 1300 854 686 or purchase at our secure online store.

Is Who’s Who available electronically? 

All Who's Who publications are now available online. The website is updated daily and features easy search functions and printer-friendly output, making it a fantastic research tool.