Australia's public broadcaster, the ABC, has been fined AU$150,000 (around $98,000) for the unlawful dismissal of a radio presenter over a reposted Instagram story from Human Rights Watch, according to 9 News Australia.
The post alleged that "Israel was using starvation as a 'weapon of war' in Gaza." The fine was issued for a breach of workplace law when the ABC fired journalist Antoinette Lattouf from her casual role in 2023.
According to 9 News, Lattouf was reportedly dismissed without being given a chance to defend herself. In a statement, she said the case was "never about money," but rather about "accountability and the integrity" of the broadcaster.
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