ABC’s Unlawful Dismissal Case Could Cost Taxpayers $2 Million

ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks has defended the broadcaster’s handling of the lawsuit while saying it was a ‘great learning exercise.’

The front entrance of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) head office, the Ultimo Centre, in Sydney, Australia on Nov. 18, 2023. Wade Zhong/The Epoch Times

The managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has admitted that its unlawful dismissal of a casual staff member is likely to cost taxpayers over $2 million (US$1.3 million).

The comments come just a day after a Federal Court ruling that found journalist Antoinette Lattouf was unlawfully dismissed due to her political views, with the court ordering the broadcaster pay $70,000 in compensation.