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Queenslands State Library to Hand Over Literary Awards Management

Following a government review triggered by last years cancellation of a black and write fellowship for a First Nations author, Queenslands State Library will transfer management of the state literary awards to other providers. The controversy stemmed from a social media post by the author, which led to twelve judges resigning and major delays. The review, led by former Supreme Court judge Martin Daubney, resulted in the library and minister fully accepting all five recommendations from the fifty-seven-page report. Key findings include the need for clearer policies on awards and fellowships, background checks for entrants and venue users, and pledges from recipients to avoid behavior bringing disrepute to the programs or library. The black and write fellowship will be transitioned with funding partner Creative Australia, and former Liberal senator George Brandis will chair the library board. The government aims to strengthen the awards while ensuring state venues reject hate speech.

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