Randa Abdel-Fattah
Writer, academic and anti-racism advocate whose work addresses Palestinian identity and social justice; featured here discussing her disinvitation from Adelaide Writers Week and its aftermath.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 28min
Randa Abdel-Fattah speaks to Nour Haydar about the Adelaide festival
Randa Abdel-Fattah, a Palestinian Australian writer and anti-racism advocate, opens up about her controversial disinvitation from the Adelaide festival. She shares the personal and collective fallout from this decision, which led to over 180 writers boycotting the event. Randa discusses her defamation concerns against the South Australian premier, critiques his public statements, and clarifies misinterpretations of her social media posts. With her Palestinian identity at the forefront, she emphasizes the importance of solidarity amid threats to liberal values.
Jan 10, 2026 • 31min
BONUS: Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah on the price of speaking out
Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, a Palestinian-Australian writer, lawyer, and activist, dives into her recent removal from the Adelaide Writers’ Week. She passionately discusses the personal costs of activism, the cultural safety debate, and the fallout from the Bendigo Writers Festival controversy. Randa addresses the power of solidarity among authors and how public scrutiny affects her work. She candidly shares the emotional impact of parenting amidst global atrocities and the importance of creating alternative spaces when the arts face repression.
