The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has dropped its defense that there is no such thing as a 'Lebanese race' in the unlawful termination case brought by journalist Antoinette Lattouf. Lattouf's presenting stint was cut short in December 2023 after she shared a social media post about the war in Gaza. The ABC claimed she violated its social media policy, but Lattouf alleges racial discrimination. The case continues, with ABC Chair Ita Buttrose expected to testify.
Antoinette Lattouf had her fill-in presenting stint terminated early in December 2023.Antoinette Lattouf launched an unlawful termination case against the ABC after her presenting stint was terminated early.What's next?abc.net.au/news/antoinette-lattouf-court-abc-ita-buttrose-cross-examination/104921534The ABC has officially withdrawn its race argument in the public broadcaster's defence in an unlawful termination case launched by journalist Antoinette Lattouf.
The ABC has denied her employment was unlawfully terminated and the parties failed to resolve the matter at mediation in the Fair Work Commission last year.The ABC previously argued her claim of racial discrimination must fail because she had not proved that there was such a thing as "a Lebanese, Arab or Middle Eastern race," but has now proposed to file an amended opening submission.
"I am deeply unhappy about the error made by the ABC's legal representatives," Justice Darryl Rangiah said. Mr Ahern was responsible for hiring Ms Lattouf and was acting as the head of the ABC Capital City Network during her employment. Mr Ahern also said he was "assured" by ABC Radio Sydney content director Elizabeth Green that she had discussed social media expectations with Ms Lattouf, after complaints had been received.
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