Antoinette Lattouf, a radio journalist, was fired by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for posting a social media message supporting Palestine during the Israel-Gaza conflict. A Federal Court judge ruled that the ABC unlawfully dismissed her, as her firing was based on her political views opposing the Israeli military campaign. Following the incident, the ABC expressed regret and acknowledged their mishandling of the situation, offering compensation to Lattouf. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding freedom of expression for journalists voicing opinions on sensitive geopolitical issues.
"The ABC fired radio host Antoinette Lattouf in December 2023 for expressing views supporting Palestine and calling for Israel to end its bombardment of Gaza."
"ABC senior management's consternation over the post turned into a state of panic, leading to a snap decision to take her off the air within the hour."
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