[2] Lattouf has worked at Network Ten, ABC, SBS, Southern Cross Austereo, Triple J, and as a social commentator for various online and broadcast publications.

Subsequently, she posted on social media a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report alleging that Israel was using starvation as a weapon of war during the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

[15] Al Jazeera noted that Lattouf was among a growing number of journalists worldwide dismissed for expressing views supporting Palestine or calling for an end to Israel's bombardment of Gaza.

[24] In its submission to the FWC on 15 January, the ABC stated that Lattouf was warned about posting controversial topics prior to her dismissal and argued that she could not make an unlawful termination application as she was not technically sacked.

Host Paul Barry criticised the ABC's actions as indicative of weakness and incompetence for not properly handling the situation and not supporting Lattouf for her remaining two shifts.

[29] During the proceedings, key ABC executives—including managing director David Anderson and chief content officer Chris Oliver-Taylor—testified about the internal decision‐making process that led to Lattouf’s removal.

Critics have argued that the broadcaster applied inconsistent standards, noting that other presenters—such as Laura Tingle and Paul Barry—were not subjected to similar sanctions for expressing personal views.

In her testimony, Lattouf described the severe personal impact of her dismissal, including increased anxiety, depression, and a reliance on alcohol and sleeping aids; her psychiatrist’s evidence corroborated these claims.

During his testimony, managing director David Anderson acknowledged that systemic issues, including racism in Australia, exist; however, he maintained that the ABC’s disciplinary measures were based on breaches of editorial standards rather than discriminatory practices.

[37] The MDA's advisory board members include Stan Grant, Waleed Aly, Hugh Riminton, Monica Attard, Talal Yassine and Tim Soutphommasane.