Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations A Hillsong whistleblower is suing the federal government, claiming an MP repeatedly stopped another from airing her claims in parliament. AAP · May 12
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. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 21, 2025
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 · Jun 25, 2025
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 The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2025
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 · Dec 22, 2024
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 · Oct 18, 2024
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 · Oct 1, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2024
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. AAP · Mar 18, 2024
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 · Feb 12, 2024
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 · Jan 22, 2024
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. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024
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.” Pedestrian.tv · Jan 11, 2024
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 · Oct 16, 2023
ABC News · Mar 7, 2023 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.
The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023 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.
AAP · Mar 2, 2023 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 · Mar 2, 2023 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 · Mar 2, 2023 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
AAP · Mar 2, 2023 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.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2023 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 · Dec 20, 2022 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 · Dec 19, 2022 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 · Aug 25, 2022 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
ABC News · Aug 12, 2022 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.