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Australian murderer denied Vegemite in prison, court rules
- Andre McKechnie, a convicted murderer, argued that being denied Vegemite in prison was a breach of his human rights.
- The court in Victoria upheld the prohibition of Vegemite in prisons, stating it is not a human right.
- McKechnie claimed the ban denied him the right to 'enjoy his culture' as an Australian.
- The court's decision maintains the ban on the salty, yeast-based condiment in Victoria's prisons.
- No further appeals are expected as the court's ruling stands.