Opinion: The UQP “Bila” controversy reveals the tension between board governance and editorial independence
Wednesday, 6 May 2026 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing
The decision by the University of Queensland Press to destroy 5000 copies of a picture book had nothing to do with its contents or Indigenous author, writes Penni Russon. It raises a pointed question about how university press governance works in Australia. Publishing has always involved tension between commercial and...
Category: Features
