The Adelaide Writers' Week festival has been canceled after its board disinvited Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, citing cultural sensitivity following a recent antisemitic mass shooting. Abdel-Fattah described the decision as censorship and anti-Palestinian racism. The board apologized for the division caused, announcing the festival's cancellation and their own resignations. Over 180 writers and speakers withdrew in protest, including prominent international and Australian authors, weakening freedom of expression concerns. The incident occurred amid a national debate on speech limits in Australia.