There’s no human right to Vegemite, court tells Australian prisoner who wanted ban overturned
3 sources·Updated October 26, 2026
Vegemite prison ban
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- NPR News Now·10h agoAustralian judge rejects prisoner's human rights challenge to Vegemite ban
Andre McKechnie, 55, is serving a life sentence for murder. He took his battle for the salty, sticky, black-brown byproduct of brewing beer to the court last year. He argued being refused Vegemite breached the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act.
Read at NPR News Now → - ABC Just In AU·21h agoPrisoner loses court case over access to Vegemite
A convicted killer fails to overturn a ban on Vegemite in Victoria's prisons after court hears it can be used to make alcohol and impair sniffer dogs from detecting contraband.
Read at ABC Just In AU → - Guardian Australia·21h agoThere’s no human right to Vegemite, court tells Australian prisoner who wanted ban overturned
Prohibition of salty, yeast-based condiment in Victoria’s prisons remains after convicted murderer claimed it denied him right to ‘enjoy his culture’ Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A murderer…
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