Sydney, Jan 12, 2026 (AFP) - Australian writers' festival boss resigns after Palestinian author barred

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2026-01-13

The director of a leading Australian writers' festival resigned in protest Tuesday after the board cancelled an appearance by a Palestinian-Australian author. Scores of participants, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have boycotted the Adelaide Festival over a decision to exclude Randa Abdel-Fattah. Writers' Week director Louise Adler joined the exodus, blaming the "extreme and repressive efforts of pro-Israel lobbyist......

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