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Australian judge rejects prisoner's human rights challenge to Vegemite ban

FILE - A piece of toast is prepared with Vegemite in Sydney, Australia, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

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Andre McKechnie, a 55‑year‑old serving a life sentence for murder, sued the prison system after being denied Vegemite, the salty yeast spread. He claimed the refusal violated the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act. The case was heard last year, and an Australian judge dismissed the challenge, upholding the ban.

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