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Miklos Bolza

ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists

The ABC's fine for firing Antoinette Lattouf was set at a level aimed at deterring similar conduct. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

A $150,000 fine levied against the ABC is intended to encourage employers to hold strong against boycotts, public shaming and cancel culture.

The penalty was imposed on Wednesday against the public broadcaster, which breached workplace law when it sacked journalist Antoinette Lattouf from her casual role on ABC Radio Sydney's Mornings program in 2023.

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