Randa Abdel-Fattah threatens defamation action against South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kelly BurkeJanuary 14, 2026 at 04:06 AM

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Palestinian writer and academic Randa Abdel-Fattah has initiated defamation proceedings against South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. This action stems from the controversy surrounding Abdel-Fattah's removal from the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week lineup, an event that has since been cancelled. Lawyers representing Abdel-Fattah served a formal concerns notice to the premier on Wednesday. The notice suggests the legal dispute is a direct result of the fallout from her cancellation. The situation highlights the ongoing turmoil surrounding the Adelaide Writers' Week and its future.

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Australia 60% Adelaide ×270% Adelaide Writers' Week ×275% Peter Malinauskas ×280% Randa Abdel-Fattah ×290%

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