The Latest Breaking News from Antoinette Lattouf

Peter FitzSimons scores own goal in rush to judge Sam Kerr over alleged ‘racist epithets’

It was a confusing read as the SMH star columnist’s bold argument was overtaken by events. Plus: a quiet ABC farewell for Ita Buttrose

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2024

Dismissed presenter calls for ABC manager education

The ABC could be ordered by a court to educate management on how alleged misconduct should be dealt with under the enterprise agreement.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

Antoinette Lattouf escalates legal battle against ABC with new federal court claim

Journalist is suing broadcaster for allegedly ‘sacking her without a proper basis and without due process’, adding to existing claim at Fair Work Commission

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2024

Publication of Jewish creatives WhatsApp group led to death threats, MP says

Josh Burns says one family is in hiding after logs of a private group chat encouraging action over coverage of Israel and Palestine were leaked

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024

ABC managing director holds ‘positive’ meeting with union staff a week after no confidence motion

David Anderson meets representatives after claims leadership had not defended employees from external attacks, including on Israel-Gaza reporting

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2024

ABC’s first Middle East correspondent urges management to back staff during Israel-Gaza conflict

Peter George says journalists aren’t as protected now by management as he was in the 1980s, and are at increasing risk of self-censoring

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2024

Kim Williams, former News Corp CEO, to replace Ita Buttose as ABC chair

Prime minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement follows union members’ vote of no confidence in managing director David Anderson

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024

Ita Buttrose backs David Anderson after ABC board passes unanimous vote of confidence

Comments follow week of internal unrest at national broadcaster after journalist Antoinette Lattouf lodged unlawful dismissal claim

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024

Afternoon Update: Israel hostage deal setback; Victorian Coalition drops support for treaty; and Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with malignant melanoma

Families of those held by Hamas are camped outside the Israeli PM Netanyahu’s private residence, demanding a deal be made

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2024

ABC denies sacking Antoinette Lattouf and attempts to have termination case thrown out

Move comes as pressure mounts on broadcaster’s management with union members passing vote of no confidence in managing director David Anderson

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2024