ABC Lattouf case: $2.6M taxpayer bill exposed

It was embarrassing, unnecessary - and expensive. The ABC’s bungled handling of two casual radio presenting shifts by Antoinette Lattouf cost the broadcaster - and therefore taxpayers more than $2.62 million dollars.

It was embarrassing, unnecessary - and expensive. The ABC’s bungled handling of two casual radio presenting shifts by Antoinette Lattouf cost the broadcaster - and therefore taxpayers more than $2.62 million dollars. Plus - the union pushing for AI to equal shorter hours and higher pay. 

 

It was embarrassing, unnecessary - and expensive. The ABC&rsquo;s bungled handling of two casual radio presenting shifts by Antoinette Lattouf cost the broadcaster - and therefore taxpayers more than $2.62 million dollars. Plus - the union pushing for AI to equal shorter hours and higher pay.&nbsp;
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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

Headlines: How ABC Antoinette Lattouf case cost taxpayers $2.6m

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Inside ACON: How the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) is shaping institutions

After phenomenal success in reducing HIV transmissions, the former AIDS Council of NSW - ACON - pivoted to become a hugely influential lobby group with a new focus: trans rights.

After phenomenal success in reducing HIV transmissions, the former AIDS Council of NSW - ACON - pivoted to become a hugely influential lobby group with a new focus: trans rights. Today - the deep concerns of lesbian and LGBT groups about how ACON wields its power.

The Australian’s New South Wales Editor Stephen Rice explains the story.  

Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app.

This episode of The Front is presented by Kristen Amiet, produced by Stephanie Coombes and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

 

After phenomenal success in reducing HIV transmissions, the former AIDS Council of NSW - ACON - pivoted to become a hugely influential lobby group with a new focus: trans rights. Today - the deep concerns of lesbian and LGBT groups about how ACON wields its power.
The Australian&rsquo;s New South Wales Editor Stephen Rice explains the story.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/"> website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
This episode of The Front is presented by Kristen Amiet, produced by Stephanie Coombes and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;
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How trans activism took over corporate Australia

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Anika Wells travel expenses: Former Sports Minister bills taxpayers thousands for family travel

Communications Minister Anika Wells billed taxpayers thousands of dollars for members of her family to attend sporting events around the country.

Communications Minister Anika Wells billed taxpayers thousands of dollars for members of her family to attend sporting events around the country.
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Breaking: Jet-setting Anika Wells’ ever-growing travel tally

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Claims Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project contaminated groundwater in Pioneer Valley

The peaceful Pioneer Valley was meant to be a renewable energy hotspot – but farmers say their water has been contaminated. Today, when a green energy dream goes wrong.

The peaceful Pioneer Valley was meant to be a renewable energy hotspot – but farmers say their water has been contaminated. Today, when a green energy dream goes wrong.

Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app.

This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

The peaceful Pioneer Valley was meant to be a renewable energy hotspot &ndash; but farmers say their water has been contaminated. Today, when a green energy dream goes wrong.
Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/"> website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Did a green dream poison this pristine valley?

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Headlines: How ABC Antoinette Lattouf case cost taxpayers $2.6m

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