Why the federal court ruled the ABC unlawfully terminated Antoinette Lattouf
Justice Darryl Rangiah ruled that the ABC breached the Fair Work Act when it terminated casual broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf for reasons including that she held a political opinion opposing the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. Guardian Australia reporter Kate Lyons breaks down the reasons behind the federal court's decision. Rangiah ordered the ABC to pay Lattouf $70,000 in compensation after her victory in the unlawful termination case
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