Federal Court Hears Closing Arguments in Antoinette Lattouf's Unlawful Termination Case Against ABC

Lattouf alleges her removal was influenced by her political opinions and racial identity, while the ABC maintains her contract ended as planned.

Antoinette Lattouf claims she was unlawfully terminated by the ABC due to her political opinions on the Israel-Gaza conflict and her Lebanese, Arab, and Middle Eastern background.
The ABC argues her employment ended as scheduled after a five-day casual contract and denies any termination occurred.
Lattouf's legal team alleges that senior ABC executives, including former chair Ita Buttrose, were influenced by external lobbying campaigns critical of Lattouf's social media post on the Israel-Gaza war.
The court has examined internal ABC communications and testimony from executives, with debates centering on whether Lattouf was given explicit directions regarding social media use.
Lattouf seeks compensation, penalties, and reinstatement, while the court will determine whether her dismissal, if proven, violated the Fair Work Act.