The messages also reveal a member of the group Lawyers for Israel calling Lattouf’s lawyer Josh Bornstein, who is Jewish, a “traiter”.

The messages also reveal a member of the group Lawyers for Israel calling Lattouf’s lawyer Josh Bornstein, who is Jewish, a “traiter”.

    • zero_gravitas@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      11 months ago

      The fact they are lawyers is neither here nor there.

      Well, the lawyers involved think differently:

      Nicky Stein

      Needs to be done again today … It is important ABC hears not just from individuals in the community but specifically lawyers so they feel there is an actual legal threat.

      Nicky Stein

      I have basically written to them and told them I expect a proper response, not a generic one, by COB today or I would look to engage a senior counsel. I know there is probably no actionable offence against ABC but I didn’t say I would be taking one - just investigating one. I have said they they should be terminating her employment immediately.

      Nicky Stein

      Just got this back from Ita Buttrose in response to my email (which was a bit cheeky threatening legal action I know)

      So I’d say that they’re lawyers is relevant in that they thought it would help them apply pressure, and it seems to have. I don’t think just anyone would be able to get a personal response from the ABC chairperson. What’s more is that they knew their threats of legal action weren’t well-founded.