Antoinette Lattouf v ABC Hearing Continues, David Anderson Testifies

The Federal Court hearing for Antoinette Lattouf's unlawful termination case against the ABC continues, with managing director David Anderson being cross-examined about his role in her dismissal. Lattouf was let go three days into her contract after posting about the Israel-Gaza conflict, which Anderson deemed problematic due to concerns over potential antisemitism in her social media content. Anderson expressed regrets over the handling of the situation, acknowledging a 'step missing' in not allowing Lattouf to explain her comments. He emphasized that his actions were to mitigate risks of breaching the ABC's impartiality obligations. The ABC maintains that Lattouf was not unlawfully terminated and that her dismissal was due to a failure to follow managerial directions regarding social media posts. The case has highlighted broader discussions about political expression and perceived bias within the organization.