Tag: Adelaide
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Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 Cancelled Amid Backlash Over Randa Abdel-Fattah Disinvitation
Overview: A Festival in Turmoil The much-anticipated Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 has been cancelled following days of upheaval, with more than 180 authors and speakers withdrawing in response to the decision to disinvite Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. The move, which was announced after years of collaboration between the festival and the author, reignited debates about…
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Adelaide Writers’ Week Cancelled After Controversy Over Palestinian Author Appearance
Overview of the Cancellation The Adelaide Writers’ Week, a long-standing literary event in Australia, has been cancelled after a heated dispute surrounding the scheduled appearance of a prominent Australian-Palestinian activist and author. Organisers announced the decision amid mounting pressure from various stakeholders, culminating in the decision to withdraw from this year’s program. The cancellation marks…
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Adelaide Writers’ Week Cancelled: Controversy Over Palestinian Author Axed
Overview: A Festival in Crisis The annual Adelaide Writers’ Week, one of Australia’s most anticipated literary events, was abruptly cancelled amid a heated dispute surrounding the cancellation of a scheduled appearance by a prominent Australian-Palestinian activist and author. The decision, announced by festival organizers, has reverberated through the literary community, drawing sharp criticism from supporters…
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Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 Cancelled: Board Apology and Fallout Over Randa Abdel-Fattah Controversy
Overview: A Festival But Not as Planned The Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 has been cancelled amid a wave of controversy and a coordinated withdrawal of more than 180 authors and speakers. The decision to disinvite Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah sparked protests from writers, readers, and advocacy groups, ultimately leading to a full stop on…
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Adelaide Writers’ Week cancels amid furor over Palestinian author’s axing
Introduction The Adelaide Writers’ Week, a cornerstone of Australia’s literary calendar, has been cancelled following ongoing controversy surrounding the cancellation of a scheduled appearance by a prominent Australian‑Palestinian activist and author. The decision, announced amid mounting public and professional pressure, marks a rare and high‑profile escalation in the debate over free expression, censorship, and the…
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Controversy at Adelaide Writers’ Festival: Federal Minister Backs Axing Palestinian Author
Overview of the Controversy A federal cabinet minister has publicly supported the decision to remove a Palestinian-Australian author from the Adelaide Writers’ Festival, a move that has ignited intense debate across the literary community and political spectrum. The announcement comes as several festival board members resigned in the wake of the decision, and dozens of…
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Federal minister backs axing Palestinian-Australian author from Adelaide writers’ festival
Background to the Controversy The dispute surrounding the Adelaide writers’ festival has intensified in recent weeks, drawing national attention to the limits of free expression within cultural events. At the heart of the debate is the decision to remove a Palestinian-Australian author from a lineup that was expected to feature voices from a broad range…
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Federal minister backs call to axe Palestinian-Australian author from Adelaide writers’ festival
Overview of the controversy The Adelaide writers’ festival is at the center of a heated debate following a decision to remove a Palestinian-Australian author from the event lineup. The move has drawn sharp criticism from supporters of free expression and from those who argue that the author’s background or political stances should not determine an…
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Adelaide Writers’ Week in turmoil as boycott grows after Randa Abdel-Fattah is dropped
Overview: A festival in upheaval The Adelaide Writers’ Week, a landmark event in Australia’s literary calendar, is under intense scrutiny after the festival board cited “cultural sensitivity” in its decision to remove Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the lineup. In the wake of the move, dozens of writers announced they would boycott the event,…
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Adelaide Writers Festival Boycott Over Abdel-Fattah Dumping
Background: what sparked the boycott In a move that triggered widespread debate in literary circles, the Adelaide Writers Festival faced a chorus of protests from dozens of writers and organizers who announced a boycott of the event. The friction centered on the festival’s decision to remove or alter the participation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah,…