Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:48pm on 27 Jan 2024,Saturday International
Australian broadcaster ABC terminated journalist Antoinette Lattouf allegedly for sharing a social media post on Israel's Gaza conflict. Lattouf, a short-term radio host, reposted a Human Rights Watch video on Instagram, prompting complaints about bias. ABC cited breach of social media policy for termination, leading Lattouf to file an unlawful dismissal claim, alleging discrimination based on race. Her lawyer claims she was sacked for expressing a political opinion. ABC refutes race-based termination. Lattouf vows to fight her dismissal, denouncing it as unlawful and detrimental to journalism. The incident underscores tensions around media freedom and expression.
