Louise Adler
Louise Adler is a prominent publisher and a notable figure in the Australian literary scene, recognized for her contributions to literature and her connections within the publishing industry, including her friendship with Joe Gersh.
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artistic director Louise Adler stepping down and, ultimately, the entire event being cancelled.
after all the drama, how did it pan out?
Australia· 2026-03-05
Louise Adler resigned from her position after the Adelaide board deemed Randa Abdel-Fattah 'too culturally sensitive'.
Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026 set to be headlined by Randa Abdel-Fattah after Adelaide Festival controversyAustralia· 2026-02-17
Former Writers’ Week director Louise Adler resigned after writers withdrew from the line-up.
Not Writers’ Week launches in Adelaide with Louise Adler, Randa Abdel-Fattah as headlinersAustralia· 2026-02-04
Louise Adler is the former director of Adelaide Writers’ Week who resigned amid the controversy.
How the Adelaide Writers’ Week collapse is affecting Sydney Writers Festival and Melbourne Writers FestivalAustralia· 2026-01-24
Louise Adler is mentioned in the context of her role as a festival director.
Donald Trump a reminder that governments should govern, not police speech ... or artistsAustralia· 2026-01-18
Louise Adler resigned as director of Adelaide Writers' Week amid controversy over the removal of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah.
How Adelaide Writers’ Week went from peak excitement to disasterAustralia· 2026-01-16
Louise Adler resigned as the director of the Adelaide Writers' Week in protest of the disinvitation of Randa Abdel-Fattah.
The fallout from the Gaza War continues to be felt in the literary world
Canada· 2026-01-16
Louise Adler resigned as director of Adelaide Writers’ Week amid the controversy surrounding the festival.
Adelaide Festival apologises to Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah over festival removalAustralia· 2026-01-15
Adler resigned as director of Adelaide Writers’ Week amid the controversy surrounding the festival.
Thomas Friedman says he did not withdraw from Adelaide Festival in 2024Australia· 2026-01-15
Louise Adler is accused of hypocrisy regarding her stance on free speech in relation to Tom Friedman.
Ex-board member accuses Louise Adler of hypocrisy over NYT writerAustralia· 2026-01-14Louise Adler resigned as the director of Adelaide Writers’ Week after 180 authors quit the line-up.
Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah to sue Premier Peter MalinauskasAustralia· 2026-01-14Louise Adler has resigned as director of Adelaide Festival’s Writers’ Week, saying she 'cannot be party to silencing writers'.
Louise Adler resigns from Adelaide Writers’ Week over Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s removal from lineupAustralia· 2026-01-13
Louise Adler said she cannot be party to silencing writers and that Abdel-Fattah's exclusion weakens freedom of speech.
How Adelaide Writers' Week imploded after axing Palestinian author
United Kingdom· 2026-01-13
Louise Adler has helmed Adelaide Writers’ Week to great acclaim for the past three years.
Fallout over silenced Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah continuesAustralia· 2026-01-11
Joe Gersh sat with publisher Louise Adler in his English class.
Joe Gersh thinks Melbourne is falling behind Sydney. And he knows how to fix itAustralia· 2025-08-06
