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UQ Press pulls Jazz Money's children's book after illustrator's comments on Bondi attack

The cancellation of 'Bila: A River Cycle' by UQ Press marks a significant escalation in debates over free speech and political expression in Australian publishing. Chun's remarks, describing victims as 'beneficiaries of imperialism,' sparked widespread protests and calls for accountability. Moving forward, publishers may increasingly scrutinize contributors' social media activity to avoid similar controversies.
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Anita Heiss
Allison Whittaker
Ellen van Neerven
Heather Zwicker
Matt Chun
Jazz Money
Bondi attack
University of Queensland Press
Evelyn Araluen