Randa Abdel-Fattah speaks to Nour Haydar about the Adelaide festival
A week after the Adelaide festival disinvited Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from its writers’ week, organisers have issued a complete and unreserved apology to the Palestinian Australian writer. She speaks to Nour Haydar about why she is considering defamation action against the SA premier and what this moment represents
January 15, 202627m 35s
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A week after the Adelaide festival disinvited Palestinian Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah from its writers’ week, organisers have issued a complete and unreserved apology. The South Australian event collapsed after the author was dropped from its line-up and more than 180 writers pulled out. Now, with a new board, the organisers have apologised for the harm caused and invited Abdel-Fattah to speak in 2027. Dr Abdel-Fattah spoke to Nour Haydar about why she is considering defamation action against the South Australian premier and what this moment represents
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