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Head of Creative Australia refuses to resign following Biennale scandal

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The head of Creative Australia says he won't resign despite continued fallout from the organisation's decision to drop the artist chosen to represent Australia at a renowned international art exhibition. The decision to withdraw Lebanese Australian artist, Khaled Sabsabi, shocked the art world and has drawn heavy condemnation.
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