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ABC Slammed For Its New Public Comment Rules From Lawyer Who Acted For Antoinette Lattouf

Josh Bornstein, who acted for Antoinette Lattouf in her wrongful termination case against ABC, claims the new guidelines didn't clarify what kind of comments would count as a breach to the new rules.

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Antoinette Lattouf’s 18-month legal saga is over – but the crisis at the heart of it still hasn’t been resolved

Journalist ends ABC termination case in the same place the whole saga began: by talking about the suffering of the people of Gaza

The Guardian - AU

Speaking out on Gaza: Australian creatives and arts organisations struggle to reconcile competing pressures

As cultural institutions respond to political statements on the war, many artists say they face a choice between career opportunities and standing up for their beliefs

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Social media firings, anti-union contracts and corporate surveillance: are employers our biggest threat to free speech?

Free speech has become a political hobby horse in today’s world of increasingly divisive populism.

The Conversation

Nine staff hire lawyers as report finds some leaders attempted to cover up inappropriate workplace behaviour

Sources say ‘a lot of complaints’ about individuals are being investigated and if upheld people may be sacked

The Guardian - AU

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Bornstein on how big companies are taking away employees’ private rights

Governments around the world are battling to regulate big tech companies. As the world becomes more interconnected, people are increasingly aware of the vast, often negative, influence these companies play in our lives.

The Conversation

It’s time for the Australian Human Rights Commission to stand up for the women of commercial TV

Complaints abound of a toxic culture rife with sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination. Women shouldn’t have to fight this battle on their own

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Qantas workers' distress forms major compensation claim

The psychological distress of workers who were illegally sacked by Qantas during the COVID-19 pandemic will form part of a major compensation case.

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Antoinette Lattouf lawyer calls for ABC to hand over any communications with the Australian

Presenter also seeking correspondence between ABC managing director David Anderson and outgoing chair Ita Buttrose

The Guardian - AU

ABC denies sacking Antoinette Lattouf and attempts to have termination case thrown out

Move comes as pressure mounts on broadcaster’s management with union members passing vote of no confidence in managing director David Anderson

The Guardian - AU

Strike threat over claim pro-Israeli lobby forced out Australian journalist

Sacked last month, Antoinette Lattouf joined the ranks of journalists dismissed for expressing support for Palestinians.

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Antoinette Lattouf Accuses ABC Of Racial Discrimination Following Firing Over Palestine Posts

“Since October 7, it has become notorious in the media industry that Arab and Muslim journalists are being intimidated, censored and sacked," her lawyer said. "In this case we will show that the ABC has not sacked white journalists for expressing political opinion.”

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Uber warning that food delivery prices could spike 85% shows gig workers are underpaid, experts say

If Labor’s proposed workplace overhaul leads to higher delivery prices, it reflects ‘below-acceptable levels of pay’

The Guardian - AU

Calls for Australia's employment laws to be overhauled in wake of stoush between Sally Rugg and Monique Ryan

A Federal Court challenge between high-profile political staffer Sally Rugg and teal MP Monique Ryan shines a light on Australia's "troubling" parliamentary culture and prompts experts to call for employment legislation to be overhauled.

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Political staffer’s case will test ‘reasonable’ overtime

A federal teal MP's chief of staff will again ask a court to prevent her from being sacked as she raises the stakes in her claim.

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Political staffer 'test case' returns after talks fail

A federal teal MP's chief of staff will again ask a court to prevent her from being sacked as she raises the stakes in her unfair dismissal claim.

The New Daily

Teal MP Monique Ryan’s staffer ups stakes in unfair dismissal case

A senior political staffer to federal MP Monique Ryan has raised the stakes in her unfair dismissal claim after private talks broke down.

The Guardian - AU

Sally Rugg alleges ‘systematic’ breach of labour standards after mediation with Monique Ryan fails

Independent MP has rejected the claim but Rugg’s lawyers say it could be a test case that has implications for other white-collar employees

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Teal MP's staffer ups unfair dismissal case stakes

Lawyers for Monique Ryan's chief of staff are alleging serious breaches of fair work rules after the teal MP admitted some of her staff worked 70-hour weeks.

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Mediation fails to settle legal dispute between Sally Rugg and Monique Ryan

Four weeks of mediation fails to settle the legal dispute between federal MP Monique Ryan and her chief of staff Sally Rugg — setting the pair up for a protracted battle in the Federal Court.

The Guardian - AU

Women who were sexually harassed by former Victorian judge receive settlement

Lawyer Josh Bornstein confirms two women’s cases resolved after review found they experienced harassment and discrimination

AAP

Judge harassment probe ends in settlement

Two former associates of Victorian Supreme Court judge Peter Vickery have been awarded a confidential settlement after he sexually harassed them.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian fire brigade moves to strike out large parts of commander’s sexual harassment claim

Commander Donna Wheatley alleges she was groped and had a senior officer expose his genitals

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Whistleblower lawsuit alleges financial misconduct and dubious expenditures inside Hillsong Church

A whistleblower suing Hillsong in the Federal Court alleges the megachurch moved millions of dollars in payments through overseas entities to avoid scrutiny by the Australian charities regulator.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s move to restrict ‘silencing’ sexual harassment victims welcomed by unions and lawyers

State government proposes reforms to use of nondisclosure agreements by employers in Australian first

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