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Questions about Randa Abdel-Fattah inclusion in NSW writers festival
The New South Wales government is in discussions regarding the inclusion of Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah in next month’s Newcastle Writers Festival following controversy from her previous invitation to another festival that led to a board resignation.
Feb 5 • 05:38 UTC
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Adelaide writers’ week 2026 cancelled as board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah for ‘how decision was represented’
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 has been cancelled following the resignation of more than 180 authors and speakers who protested the disinvitation of Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah.
Jan 13 • 03:54 UTC
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Guardian
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Dozens of writers boycott Adelaide festival after it dumps pro-Palestine academic Randa Abdel-Fattah
Dozens of authors and media personalities are boycotting the Adelaide festival after the withdrawal of Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah due to concerns over cultural sensitivity following a recent attack.
Jan 9 • 00:54 UTC