Adelaide Writers' Week was cancelled amid controversy over the decision to withdraw the invitation of Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has defended his actions and told Radio National Breakfast that he would take the same approach again.

The Premier also talked about the heatwave sweeping across his state.

• GUEST: Peter Malinauskas, South Australian Premier
• PRODUCERS: Eleni Psaltis and Katie McAllister