Australian Judge Rejects Prisoner's Human Rights Challenge to Vegemite Ban A judge in Australia has rejected a prisoner's challenge to a ban on Vegemite in the country's prisons. Andre McKechnie, 55, is serving a life sentence for murder and had taken his case to court, arguing that being refused Vegemite breached the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act. McKechnie's challenge was heard in court last year, where he claimed that the ban on Vegemite was a breach of his human rights. However, the judge has now ruled in favor of the prison authorities, upholding the ban. The decision is the latest development in a long-running dispute over the availability of Vegemite in Australian prisons. Vegemite is a popular spread made from the byproduct of brewing beer and is a staple of Australian cuisine. However, it has been banned in prisons due to concerns over its high salt content and potential impact on prisoners' health. The judge's decision is final, and McKechnie's lawyers have indicated that they will not be appealing the ruling.