Australia news live: Adelaide writers’ week fiasco was ‘masterclass in poor governance’, outgoing director Louside Adler says
The Guardian • 1/13/2026 • Last cited 1/14/2026
Summary
Outgoing director Louside Adler described the recent turmoil at Adelaide Writers' Week as a "masterclass in poor governance" and a "watershed moment" for the event, highlighting issues of political interference in programming decisions, according to the ABC's 7.30. Adler expressed optimism that the event would ultimately "rise from the ashes."
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