Antoinette Lattouf on beating the ABC in court

<p>When journalist Antoinette Lattouf picked up a casual contract with ABC Radio Sydney, she didn&rsquo;t expect it to end in court. But after she reshared a Human Rights Watch post about Gaza, the ABC pulled her off-air on day three and ended her employment.</p> <p>Last month the Federal Court ruled that decision unlawful, finding senior executives acted after &ldquo;an orchestrated campaign by pro-Israel lobbyists to have Ms Lattouf taken off air&rdquo;, and ordered the ABC to pay her $70,000 in compensation.</p> <p>The verdict is already forcing change: the ABC has pledged to overhaul its social-media rules, and questions have been raised about how journalists can report on Gaza without lobbying pressure.<br /><br />Today, co-founder of Ette Media and plaintiff in the case, Antoinette Lattouf, on why she fought and what her win means for the future of journalism in Australia.</p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Journalist and co-founder of Ette Media, Antoinette Lattouf</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>