Programming a writers’ festival has become one of the most politically fraught undertakings in the Australian cultural sphere, as evidenced by the recent resignations of board members and calls for de-platforming speakers related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Despite this polarized environment, the Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth writers’ festivals continue to navigate how to maintain the tradition of providing a platform for diverse voices without compromising their events.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/mar/12/sydney-writers-festival-2025-program-revealed-ntwnfb