
Australia's premier arts festival faces significant backlash after excluding Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. The festival cited cultural sensitivity following the Bondi shooting, but the author and her legal team allege anti-Palestinian racism and a "despicable attempt to associate" her with the tragedy. This decision has reportedly led to numerous artist withdrawals and resignations from the festival board, with legal action pending.
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