Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 01:32:08 +0000
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Termination of Antoinette Lattouf's employment
From: CR <xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
To: FOI ABC <xxx.xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>

Dear Australian Broadcasting Corporation,

This FOI request relates to:

i. The termination of Antoinette Lattouf's employment with the ABC following her social media posts regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict.

ii. Reports of a campaign organised via WhatsApp messages targeting the ABC, stemming from pro-Israel lobby groups.

I request access to the following documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982:

1. The ABC's social media policy.

2. Any documents containing the word "WhatsApp" that are relevant to the above matters, for the period 1 December 2023 to 19 January 2024. If any documents are considered out of scope (not relevant to the above matters), I request the creation of a document under section 17 listing their titles.

3. Documents containing the words "Human Rights Watch" or abbreviations such as "HRW" for the period 1 December 2023 to 19 January 2024.

4. Documents containing the words "Lawyers for Israel" for the period 7 October 2023 to 19 January 2024.

5. Letters received by the ABC calling for Ms Lattouf's dismissal and any related correspondence, for the period 7 October 2023 to 19 January 2024. This includes any prior dealings with these individuals.

6. Complaints regarding Ms Lattouf from the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) for the period 7 October 2023 to 19 January 2024.

7. Complaints regarding Ms Lattouf from any other lobby groups for the period 7 October 2023 to 19 January 2024.

8. Documents that contain the discussion and decision-making process related to the dismissal of Antoinette Lattouf.

9. Any submissions to the Fair Work Commission regarding this matter.

I believe there is significant public interest in the disclosure of these documents relating to this issue. Please contact me if you require any clarification or have any questions regarding my request. I look forward to your determination.

Yours faithfully,

CR

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