A published Australian author has become the latest literary figure to resign from extracurricular duties in her field as tensions brew in Australia over the Israel-Hamas war.
Kirstin Ferguson has authored three books on the topic of leadership: “Women Kind,” “Head and Heart,” and “Blindspotting.”
The writer and academic was set to participate in this year’s Bendigo Writers Festival (BWF) in Victoria, but announced on Aug. 14 that she would be withdrawing from the event.
The Epoch Times understands participants in the festival were required to adhere to a La Trobe University code of conduct at the university-facilitated event.
The code of conduct includes adhering to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism, with the Jerusalem Declaration on anti-Semitism as a guide….
Resignations From Writers Festival Pile up Over Code Silencing Anti-Semitism
Date:
More like thisRelated
Nexperia Warns of Chip Quality Risks as China Arm Defies Orders From Dutch HQ
The logo of Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia in Hamburg,...
Australias Environment Protection Bill Clears Lower House, Tough Road Ahead in Senate
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media...
Japan, US to Develop Rare Earth Mining Around Pacific Island
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime...
Hegseth, Rubio Brief Congressional Committees Leaders on Classified Details of Drug Boat Strikes
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the...