Australian judge rejects prisoner's human rights challenge to Vegemite ban
Andre McKechnie who is serving a life sentence for murder in the southern Australian state of Victoria, took his battle for the spread to the Supreme Court last year.
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- He took his battle for the salty, sticky, black-brown byproduct of brewing beer to the court last year.
Andre McKechnie who is serving a life sentence for murder in the southern Australian state of Victoria, took his battle for the spread to the Supreme Court last year.
He argued being refused Vegemite breached the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act.
Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.
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