Adelaide Festival Drops Author Over Government Fears
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Freedom of Information documents reveal the Adelaide Festival Board dropped author Doctor Randa Abdel-Fattah from the 2026 Writers Week lineup due to government backlash fears, despite assurances of safe funding. The board acted after Premier Peter Malinauskas opposition and community sensitivities, leading to four board members resignation and numerous writers pulling out. Writers Week Director Louise Adler suggested canceling the event and apologized to Abdel-Fattah, while the government denies funding threats and boosts support.
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