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The controversial book ban in Sydney
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This week, a Western Sydney Council voted to remove material about same-sex parenting from its library shelves. In the days following the announcement, the NSW Government threatened to reduce its funding for libraries in the area, amid calls to reverse the ban.
On today’s podcast, we’ll dive into the headlines you’ve been seeing about the book ban and explain the context and fallout of the decision.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson
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Manage episode 417364682 series 2878060
This week, a Western Sydney Council voted to remove material about same-sex parenting from its library shelves. In the days following the announcement, the NSW Government threatened to reduce its funding for libraries in the area, amid calls to reverse the ban.
On today’s podcast, we’ll dive into the headlines you’ve been seeing about the book ban and explain the context and fallout of the decision.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson
Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!
Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter
Buy our book No Silly Questions
Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself online
at ActNowStaySecure.gov.au
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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