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How NSW is fighting a wave of attempted US-style book bans

NSW aims to protect public libraries from external pressures after over 300 book exclusion attempts nationwide since 2023, ensuring free access to diverse materials.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
There have been 309 attempts to exclude 184 titles from library shelves around Australia since 2023. Now a law change is proposed to fend off the culture wars.

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How NSW is fighting a wave of attempted US-style book bans

There have been 309 attempts to exclude 184 titles from library shelves around Australia since 2023. Now a law change is proposed to fend off the culture wars.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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