Journalist Antoinette Lattouf Sues ABC Over Alleged Unfair Dismissal

Federal Court hears claims that Lattouf was removed after lobbying by pro-Israel groups and internal ABC disputes over social media policy.

Antoinette Lattouf has filed an unfair dismissal lawsuit against the ABC, alleging her removal was influenced by a coordinated campaign from pro-Israel lobbyists.
Lattouf was dismissed three days into a five-day contract in December 2023 after reposting a Human Rights Watch post on Gaza, which ABC executives claimed breached its social media policy.
Internal ABC messages revealed in court show senior figures, including former chair Ita Buttrose, discussing ways to remove Lattouf, citing complaints about her views on Gaza.
The ABC initially found no breach of its editorial or social media guidelines but later cited impartiality concerns as the reason for her dismissal.
Lattouf is seeking damages for reputational harm, distress, and loss of future work opportunities, while the ABC denies claims of discrimination or breach of its enterprise agreement.