Closing Arguments Conclude in Antoinette Lattouf's Unlawful Termination Case Against ABC

The Federal Court case examines whether the journalist's dismissal was influenced by her political views and racial identity.

Antoinette Lattouf alleges she was unlawfully terminated by the ABC in December 2023 after sharing a social media post critical of Israel during a five-day contract as a radio presenter.
Her legal team argues that her dismissal was influenced by her political opinions on the Israel-Gaza war and her racial identity as a Lebanese, Arab, and Middle Eastern woman.
The ABC claims Lattouf was not sacked but was instead removed from on-air duties for the final two days of her contract due to alleged misconduct regarding social media usage.
Emails and internal communications presented in court suggest pressure from pro-Israel lobbying may have played a role in the decision to take Lattouf off air.
Key ABC figures, including former chair Ita Buttrose and managing director David Anderson, provided conflicting testimonies about the events leading to Lattouf's removal.