Louise Adler resigns as director of Adelaide writers’ week

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sian Cain and Kelly BurkeJanuary 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM

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Louise Adler resigned from her position as director of Adelaide Writers' Week after the Adelaide Festival board cancelled Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to appear at the literary event. Adler, a prominent figure in Australian literature, stated she could not participate in silencing writers, leading to her resignation. The decision to remove Abdel-Fattah from the program prompted Adler's departure. The Adelaide Writers' Week is an annual event held as part of the larger Adelaide Festival. The specific reasons for Abdel-Fattah's disinvitation by the board were not detailed in the article.

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Peter Greste 40% Australia ×260% Adelaide Festival ×270% Adelaide Writers' Week ×380% Randa Abdel-Fattah ×280% Louise Adler ×390%

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adelaide writers’ week 100% louise adler 90% silencing writers 90% resignation 90% randa abdel-fattah 80% adelaide festival 70% literary event 60% censorship 60% freedom of speech 50%

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Australia

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