Australian murderer sues for right to eat Vegemite behind bars

Published: 11/18/2025
Australian murderer sues for right to eat Vegemite behind bars
A convicted murderer in Australia serving a life sentence is suing for the right to eat Vegemite in prison, challenging a ban in Victoria's jails since 2006. Andre McKechnie argues that the ban denies him "the right to enjoy his culture as an Australian." Despite state authorities' concerns about inmates using Vegemite to hide contraband, McKechnie insists on his cultural connection to the salty spread.