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Court rules Australian prisoner has no right to Vegemite
Original: vegemite
An Australian court has dismissed a prisoner's challenge against a ban on Vegemite, ruling that there is no human right to the iconic yeast spread. The Guardian reported the decision, which has drawn amused attention given Vegemite's status as a national staple. The ruling clarifies that prison authorities can restrict the spread, reportedly often used for brewing alcohol behind bars.
Why now: The unusual intersection of an iconic national food and prisoners' rights makes the ruling an eye-catching story.
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- There’s no human right to Vegemite, court tells Australian prisoner who wanted ban overturned · The Guardian
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