Palestinian writer's cancellation from Adelaide Writers Festival
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Sarah Hanson-Young said: Like a lot of South Australians today, I am deeply disturbed the Adelaide’s beloved Writers Festival has been ruined by this terrible decision. The decision to drop Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah from Adelaide Writers Festival is deeply concerning and should be reversed. Freedom of expression and the exchange of ideas are what makes writers festivals what they are.
Engaging in respectful, thoughtful debate and challenging ideas and opinions is the whole purpose of an event like this. Censorship and shutting down diverse voices, including Palestinian voices is the antithesis of an open, free and respectful democracy. South Australia has a proud history of our arts festivals and supporting artist freedom of expression.
This craven decision will leave our state and our reputation as the festival state in tatters. The Greens will continue to advocate for artists to do their work free of political interference and pressure. As both a regular panelist and supporter of the AWW I am extremely disappointed and saddened that the Adelaide Festival board has made this decision.
It is a bad decision and should be reversed. Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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