Adelaide festival dumps prominent academic Randa Abdel-Fattah over ‘cultural sensitivity’ concerns after Bondi attack

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Caitlin Cassidy and Kelly BurkeJanuary 8, 2026 at 07:35 AM

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The Adelaide Festival removed academic and Palestine advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah from its lineup due to "cultural sensitivity" concerns following a review prompted by the Bondi attack. Abdel-Fattah, who was scheduled to appear at the festival's Writers' Week in Adelaide next month, accuses the board of anti-Palestinian racism and censorship. In response to the festival's decision, Abdel-Fattah criticized the action, and other authors have withdrawn from the festival in solidarity. The Adelaide Festival encompasses arts, music, talks, and theatre.

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