A journalist who was wrongfully fired for posting about the war in Gaza on social media has won her lawsuit against Australia’s national network. Antoinette Lattouf claimed that when her five-day contract as a fill-in radio presenter was terminated in December 2023, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) disregarded her “due process” and “proper basis” for firing her.
The ABC claimed that Lattouf violated its editorial rules when she posted a Human Rights Watch (HRW) item that was critical of Israel just hours before she was fired. Lattouf filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit, alleging that she was fired because of her ethnicity, political beliefs, and pro-Israel lobbying.
Following the decision, Lattouf stated outside the court, “I was punished for my political opinion,” and she promised to “have more to say in due time.”
Her termination sparked a public outcry and caused chaos at the public broadcaster, reviving concerns about its support of its employees, especially those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and casting doubt on its independence.
Lebanese-born Lattouf has long been a frequent contributor to Australian media, but she has also established herself as a well-known campaigner on topics including mental health, racism, and media discrimination.
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