ABC Faces Scrutiny Over $1.1M Legal Battle With Antoinette Lattouf

The broadcaster defends its handling of an unlawful termination case while apologizing for a controversial legal argument about race.

The ABC has spent $1.1 million in external legal fees defending against journalist Antoinette Lattouf's unlawful termination lawsuit.
Lattouf alleges her contract as a fill-in radio presenter was unlawfully terminated in 2023 due to her political opinions and/or race, which the ABC denies.
The broadcaster faced backlash for an initial legal argument questioning the existence of certain races, which it later withdrew and apologized for.
Parliamentary hearings revealed the ABC repeatedly attempted to settle the case without admitting liability, but no agreement was reached.
The case is ongoing, with both parties set to deliver closing arguments in federal court this week.