Court case brought by Zionist federation against journalist Mary Kostakidis ended ‘by consent’
Federal court proceedings brought by the Zionist Federation of Australia against journalist Mary Kostakidis have been discontinued by consent. The case centered on social media posts regarding the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with Kostakidis framing the outcome as a victory for freedom of expression.
Why it matters
This case reflects broader legal and social debates regarding the boundaries of political speech and anti-discrimination laws in Australia.
Journalist Mary Kostakidis says the end of the proceedings is ‘a win for every Australian who values our democratic right to freedom of political expression’. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Journalist Mary Kostakidis says the end of the proceedings is ‘a win for every Australian who values our democratic right to freedom of political expression’. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Australian media Court case brought by Zionist federation against journalist Mary Kostakidis ended ‘by consent’ Former SBS newsreader had been accused by Zionist Federation of Australia of breaching Racial Discrimination Act when sharing X posts
Prefer the Guardian on Google Federal court proceedings brought by the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) against journalist Mary Kostakidis have been discontinued “by consent ” with “no order as to costs”.
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