Lawyer to argue ABC executives didn't show 'antipathy' towards Antoinette Lattouf
ABCThe ABC has opened its defence in the unlawful dismissal case brought by Antoinette Lattouf, arguing management were focused on protecting the perception of impartiality when deciding to take her off air. "They show that the fact the focus of each of those people was the perception of partiality to which Ms Lattouf's social media activity had or might reasonably arise, and the management of the risks for the ABC and its statutory obligations of impartiality that that perception might occasion," Mr Neil told the court. "A second thread that runs through the applicant's case theory is that complaints that the ABC received about Ms Lattouf had a determinative influence on the ABC's decision making," Mr Neil said. "It's important to consider the person's role and the extent to which their personal social media activity can affect the ABCs reputation for impartiality," Mr Neil read. After reviewing Ms Lattouf's social media on Monday night, Mr Neil told the court Mr Oliver-Taylor was said to have messaged Mr Anderson.
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