[6] Maurice Saxby is considered, by those involved with Australian children's literature, as the foremost commentator on, and critic of, the field.
So much of the strength and diversity of Australian children's literature is due to him...But his true legacy will last as long as stories are told to young people in Australia.
Saxby reviewed Australian children's books for a range of publications including Magpies, Reading Time, Viewpoint, Literature Base and Orana.
[19] Maurice Saxby served twice on the international jury for the Hans Christian Andersen Awards.
In his second term the two Hans Christian Andersen medals were presented to Australians the first time both awards had ever gone to the same country.
[25] A memorial service was arranged on Monday 19 January 2015 in the Great Hall at Sydney University.
[15] A memory book with contributions by children's authors, illustrators, publishers as well as friends and former students was compiled.