Australian Broadcasting Corporation Fined Extra $150,000 Over Sacking of Lattouf

Federal Court rules broadcaster unlawfully dismissed journalist to appease lobby groups, imposing $150,000 fine.

Antoinette Lattouf speaks to the media during a doorstop at the Federal Court in Sydney, Australia, on June 25, 2025. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) now owes journalist Antoinette Lattouf $220,000 after the Federal Court imposed an additional $150,000 penalty over her unlawful removal from a Sydney radio contract.

The latest penalty, imposed on Sept. 24, comes on top of the $70,000 in compensation already awarded to Lattouf for non-economic loss. The ABC must pay the penalty within 28 days.