Antoinette Lattouf's Unfair Dismissal Case Resumes in Federal Court

Antoinette Lattouf's unfair dismissal case against the ABC continues in Sydney's Federal Court, where she claims she was terminated for expressing political opinions related to the Israel-Gaza conflict just three days into her contract. During her cross-examination, Lattouf described the emotional toll of the case, revealing struggles with mental health exacerbated by the circumstances of her dismissal and public scrutiny. The ABC contends that Lattouf was not fired, as she was compensated for her entire contract, and denies any influence from pro-Israel lobbyists on its executives' decisions. Testimonies in court have revealed that former ABC chair Ita Buttrose sought Lattouf's replacement and expressed dissatisfaction with her performance. Emails read in court disclosed that Buttrose questioned whether Lattouf could be made unavailable due to illness prior to her sacking. The case has drawn significant attention as it highlights tensions between media representation and political expression.