Antoinette Lattouf v ABC: federal court to hand down judgment on unlawful termination legal battle
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Above: Antoinette Lattouf speaks to the media outside court on Jan. 18, 2024. Image copyright: Dion Georgopoulos/The Sydney Morning Herald/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
ABC let its staff and audiences down in how it handled this case. The organization did not follow its processes for handling such a situation and, consequently, mistakes were made. ABC apologizes to Lattouf and wishes her the best going forward.
Narrative B
Lattouf's case is not only a victory for her but also for journalists across Australia and the world who have been silenced by large corporations. Impartial truth-seeking and journalistic integrity at work does not mean personal opinions should be muzzled.