Australian Prisoner Challenges Vegemite Ban as Violation of Cultural Rights

Nov 18, 2025 03:14 pm CST

A convicted murderer in Australia has filed a lawsuit against Victoria's prison system, claiming that the ban on Vegemite violates his human right to enjoy Australian culture. The case highlights tensions between prison security measures and inmates' cultural rights, with the iconic spread having been prohibited since 2006 due to its potential use in concealing contraband and producing alcohol.