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The board of Adelaide Writers’ Week has decided to remove Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from its lineup, citing concerns related to “cultural sensitivity.” This decision comes in the wake of the recent mass shooting event in Bondi. Sources indicate that the board is taking steps to ensure the festival reflects a broad spectrum of viewpoints while remaining sensitive to current events.

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The Adelaide Writers’ Week board has dropped Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, citing “cultural sensitivity”, after the Bondi mass shooting. Credit: Macquarie University

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