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‘Nice’ to be congratulated on Lattouf sacking: Buttrose

The ABC has withdrawn its race argument in journalist Antoinette Lattouf's unlawful termination case, acknowledging her race as Lebanese, Middle Eastern, or Arab, as stated by the ABC's lawyer Ian Neil SC in the Federal Court today.
Antoinette Lattouf was removed from ABC Radio Sydney after sharing a post about the Gaza war, alleging her dismissal was influenced by pro-Israel lobbyists, according to her lawyers.
Former ABC Chair Ita Buttrose expressed frustration over receiving complaints about Lattouf prior to her removal, highlighting internal pressures within the organization.
The ABC continues to deny that Lattouf's political opinion or race played a role in her termination, despite claims from unionized staff and various advocacy groups.

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'Fantasy': Ita Buttrose denies pushing host's sacking

Complaints said Antoinette Lattouf was anti-Semitic and she’d turn the ABC into a Hamas mouthpiece. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) By Miklos Bolza in Sydney Ita Buttrose has denied pressuring out an “activist” from her fill-in radio presenting role over the sharing of a post on the Gaza war, telling a court she should never have been employed in the first place. Antoinette Lattouf was recruited to host the Mornings show on ABC Radio Sydney for fi…

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7NEWS Australia

Clash of the ABC giants: Ita Buttrose vs Laura Tingle

The firing of Antoinette Lattouf led to the clash between two of the national broadcaster’s most powerful figures, the Federal Court was told.

12 days ago·Australia

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Australian Financial Review

ABC sorry for race definition in Lattouf case after staff distress

The broadcaster has admitted Antoinette Lattouf is Lebanese, Arab or Middle Eastern, but denies race motivated the decision to take her off air.

12 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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ABC Australia

Former ABC chair Ita Buttrose gives evidence in Antoinette Lattouf case

Journalist Antoinette Lattouf was taken off air part way through a fill-in presenting stint on ABC Radio Sydney after sharing a post from Human Rights Watch about the war in Gaza in December 2023.

12 days ago·Australia

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