Journalist faces hostile questioning from former employer’s barrister as she sues for wrongful dismissal
“You understand, don’t you, that we appear for the ABC, the respondent and your former employer, and that we are now going to cross-examine you,” he said in a quiet voice.
The ABC denied she was sacked because she was paid for the full five days of her contract. The Fair Work CommissionMuch of Monday’s questioning revolved around Lattouf’s Instagram posts, both the one at the heart of the case, and others shared by Lattouf relating to the Israel-Gaza conflict. “I’m not sure,” Lattouf said carefully. “I mean, I know it’s an independent, respected non-government organisation.”“I know it’s non-government. I’m not sure about whether it’s privately incorporated,” Lattouf shot back.
“I’m sorry I don’t understand that question and how it differs from the question prior,” said Lattouf.
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