South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says it’s important to “get the balance right” when it comes to diversity of opinions, following his decision to boycott the Adelaide Festival Writers’ Week due to anti-Semitism.
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“I, for one, don’t particularly like the idea of politicians practicing cancel culture, let alone politicians telling independent festivals they want to celebrate diversity of opinion, what to do,” Mr Malinauskas told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “That said, I think I’m free to express an opinion and take a strong stance on matters that I feel I have a strong conviction about.
“Whether it be anti-Semitism or, indeed, standing up for Ukraine, so trying to get that balance right is important … but for what it’s worth, I will always advocate for a diversity of opinion.”
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