Some words at the conclusion of my trial. Big exhale. Lattouf v ABC #nofearnofavour
I was about to just block and delete—like I had so many times before. But that day, I was done. Late last year, I got a harassing, racially charged email from a man I’d never met. It wasn’t even the most vile or threatening message I’d received, even though it called for violence and harm. But I was exhausted. Frustrated. And I thought: I shouldn’t have to cop this. Enough. So I reported it. Months later, NSW Police’s hate crimes unit called—they’d identified him. A man in his 60s from regional NSW. They wanted to arrest him. A few days later, at the police station, I hesitated. Should I go through with this? Was I scared ENOUGH? Unsafe ENOUGH? Was I worthy of police resources? Women are conditioned to endure hate and harassment. Women of colour, even more so. Maybe he’d had a few beers. Maybe he was having a bad day. Maybe he thought it was funny. Maybe, just maybe, he has a bit of a crush on me and this was his weird way of showing it. Then the Sergeant said something disturbing he’d observed in his career: generally speaking, men who are violent to women in person almost always start online. ENOUGH. So I signed the police report. And the man was arrested today. Turns out he was also targeting others like me online and he’ll front court next month. The alleged offence? Using a carriage service to menace, harass, or cause offence. Maximum penalty: three years in prison. Moral of the story: I totally get why a bloke in his 60s would be into me—excellent taste, obvs. But maybe next time, try a less criminally unhinged way of showing it. (Allegedly. Etc etc.) Also, if you’re copping this abusive shit online, report it. You shouldn’t have to put up with it. We shouldn’t normalise it. And as for police resources? There’s only one thing I take from L’Oréal… babes you ARE worth it. I know other many women have been turned away from authorities, let down or told to “maybe just stay off socials” as though as victims, they are to blame. My experience was different, and I hope others are afforded a similar path.
I knew my appearance would be dissected, analysed, and judged—because that’s what happens when you’re a woman in the public eye. Women who had been down this road before tried to prepare me for what to expect. ‘Look polished, but not too polished.’ ‘Be serious, but not too serious—God forbid you look “cold” or “harsh.”’ ‘Don’t scrunch your face, don’t let the wind make you squint—that will be weaponised.’ ‘Also don’t smile too much, because that will be interpreted as flippancy.’ ‘And whatever you do, don’t look too confident… or too uncomfortable. But also don’t look weak and afraid. OK? Good luck.’ And sure enough, here we are. For the record, the outfits and accessories I wore were either loaned, borrowed or generously donated by folks in fashion (it also helps to have 4 sisters!) I was explicit that any GoFundMe money raised is solely for legal fees. The amount raised so far accounts for about a quarter of the cost of this litigation. Not a cent of it has been spent on anything else. The fact otherwise is being implied by some media outlets is pathetic and plain wrong. Anyway, while you’re here, take a moment to appreciate this wild idea: you can seek justice and dress however you want while doing it. Crazy, huh? Ps. Shout out to my friend, the exquisite stylist @katherine_rizk for her support and excellent eye. And the photographer who doubles up as the love of my life @danny_lattouf
I knew my appearance would be dissected, analysed, and judged—because that’s what happens when you’re a woman in the public eye. Women who had been down this road before tried to prepare me for what to expect. ‘Look polished, but not too polished.’ ‘Be serious, but not too serious—God forbid you look “cold” or “harsh.”’ ‘Don’t scrunch your face, don’t let the wind make you squint—that will be weaponised.’ ‘Also don’t smile too much, because that will be interpreted as flippancy.’ ‘And whatever you do, don’t look too confident… or too uncomfortable. But also don’t look weak and afraid. OK? Good luck.’ And sure enough, here we are. For the record, the outfits and accessories I wore were either loaned, borrowed or generously donated by folks in fashion (it also helps to have 4 sisters!) I was explicit that any GoFundMe money raised is solely for legal fees. The amount raised so far accounts for about a quarter of the cost of this litigation. Not a cent of it has been spent on anything else. The fact otherwise is being implied by some media outlets is pathetic and plain wrong. Anyway, while you’re here, take a moment to appreciate this wild idea: you can seek justice and dress however you want while doing it. Crazy, huh? Ps. Shout out to my friend, the exquisite stylist @katherine_rizk for her support and excellent eye. And the photographer who doubles up as the love of my life @danny_lattouf
I knew my appearance would be dissected, analysed, and judged—because that’s what happens when you’re a woman in the public eye. Women who had been down this road before tried to prepare me for what to expect. ‘Look polished, but not too polished.’ ‘Be serious, but not too serious—God forbid you look “cold” or “harsh.”’ ‘Don’t scrunch your face, don’t let the wind make you squint—that will be weaponised.’ ‘Also don’t smile too much, because that will be interpreted as flippancy.’ ‘And whatever you do, don’t look too confident… or too uncomfortable. But also don’t look weak and afraid. OK? Good luck.’ And sure enough, here we are. For the record, the outfits and accessories I wore were either loaned, borrowed or generously donated by folks in fashion (it also helps to have 4 sisters!) I was explicit that any GoFundMe money raised is solely for legal fees. The amount raised so far accounts for about a quarter of the cost of this litigation. Not a cent of it has been spent on anything else. The fact otherwise is being implied by some media outlets is pathetic and plain wrong. Anyway, while you’re here, take a moment to appreciate this wild idea: you can seek justice and dress however you want while doing it. Crazy, huh? Ps. Shout out to my friend, the exquisite stylist @katherine_rizk for her support and excellent eye. And the photographer who doubles up as the love of my life @danny_lattouf
Holding truth to power has underpinned the career of Jen Robinson, particularly regarding human rights violations. On this episode of the Weekend Briefing, @antoinette_lattouf and @suigenerisjen discuss why it’s concerning that Israel remains largely immune from criticism in Australia, and why this is not the case for other countries. 🎧 The Briefing: From Julian Assange to Amber Heard: The Australian lawyer behind it all #Palestine #Israel #humanrights #thebriefing
So, a man I’ve never met put my face(s) on a shirt—because nothing screams solidarity like rogue merch. He assured me he knows I never signed up to be a poster girl, but hey, support is support. He wanted to know if I was OK with him wearing it to his media job and I said, “Sure, go for it,” but also… why does this design make me look like I run a disturbingly efficient criminal empire? Am I defending human rights and a free, independent press or masterminding a high-stakes diamond heist from my secret lair? The vibe is deliciously ambiguous. Now he has printed shirts for other journalists, and I’m starting to wonder if my next career move should be in the diamond trade. Or waste management. It seems ethical. P.S I don’t know where you can buy one. I’m clearly not a good business woman. But make sure you use the code LATTOUF10 next time you check out on Amazon to claim your error message.
So, a man I’ve never met put my face(s) on a shirt—because nothing screams solidarity like rogue merch. He assured me he knows I never signed up to be a poster girl, but hey, support is support. He wanted to know if I was OK with him wearing it to his media job and I said, “Sure, go for it,” but also… why does this design make me look like I run a disturbingly efficient criminal empire? Am I defending human rights and a free, independent press or masterminding a high-stakes diamond heist from my secret lair? The vibe is deliciously ambiguous. Now he has printed shirts for other journalists, and I’m starting to wonder if my next career move should be in the diamond trade. Or waste management. It seems ethical. P.S I don’t know where you can buy one. I’m clearly not a good business woman. But make sure you use the code LATTOUF10 next time you check out on Amazon to claim your error message.
She’s staunch. She’s real. She stands tall in a sea of gutless wonders and performative feminists who think cupcake selfies and silence count as progress. Beyond honoured to host a Q&A with Vanessa Turnbull Roberts for #AllAboutWomen ‘They Still Take the Children Away’. Vanessa is the definition of solidarity—a unity built on shared purpose and unwavering action. She embodies allyship, standing with and for those who are marginalised, even when the fight isn’t hers alone. She’s a formidable First Nations lawyer who has turned her own painful experience—being taken from her parents at just 10 and forced into state ‘care’—into a lifelong fight for Indigenous children here and across the world. While I was there to interview and hold space for Vanessa as she shared the harrowing reality of stolen and incarcerated children, she surprised everyone by kicking things off by gifting me a jacket from a Palestinian designer. This was a powerful gesture to ensure we never accept the erasure of vulnerable children, no matter where they are. That moment was true allyship in action—a recognition of shared suffering and intertwined struggles. A powerful reminder that justice and human rights are not selective; they must be fought for everywhere, by all of us. Allyship. Action. Always. (The cute selfies come later.) Yallah buy her book: Long Yarn Short. @nessaturnbullroberts
She’s staunch. She’s real. She stands tall in a sea of gutless wonders and performative feminists who think cupcake selfies and silence count as progress. Beyond honoured to host a Q&A with Vanessa Turnbull Roberts for #AllAboutWomen ‘They Still Take the Children Away’. Vanessa is the definition of solidarity—a unity built on shared purpose and unwavering action. She embodies allyship, standing with and for those who are marginalised, even when the fight isn’t hers alone. She’s a formidable First Nations lawyer who has turned her own painful experience—being taken from her parents at just 10 and forced into state ‘care’—into a lifelong fight for Indigenous children here and across the world. While I was there to interview and hold space for Vanessa as she shared the harrowing reality of stolen and incarcerated children, she surprised everyone by kicking things off by gifting me a jacket from a Palestinian designer. This was a powerful gesture to ensure we never accept the erasure of vulnerable children, no matter where they are. That moment was true allyship in action—a recognition of shared suffering and intertwined struggles. A powerful reminder that justice and human rights are not selective; they must be fought for everywhere, by all of us. Allyship. Action. Always. (The cute selfies come later.) Yallah buy her book: Long Yarn Short. @nessaturnbullroberts
She’s staunch. She’s real. She stands tall in a sea of gutless wonders and performative feminists who think cupcake selfies and silence count as progress. Beyond honoured to host a Q&A with Vanessa Turnbull Roberts for #AllAboutWomen ‘They Still Take the Children Away’. Vanessa is the definition of solidarity—a unity built on shared purpose and unwavering action. She embodies allyship, standing with and for those who are marginalised, even when the fight isn’t hers alone. She’s a formidable First Nations lawyer who has turned her own painful experience—being taken from her parents at just 10 and forced into state ‘care’—into a lifelong fight for Indigenous children here and across the world. While I was there to interview and hold space for Vanessa as she shared the harrowing reality of stolen and incarcerated children, she surprised everyone by kicking things off by gifting me a jacket from a Palestinian designer. This was a powerful gesture to ensure we never accept the erasure of vulnerable children, no matter where they are. That moment was true allyship in action—a recognition of shared suffering and intertwined struggles. A powerful reminder that justice and human rights are not selective; they must be fought for everywhere, by all of us. Allyship. Action. Always. (The cute selfies come later.) Yallah buy her book: Long Yarn Short. @nessaturnbullroberts
She’s staunch. She’s real. She stands tall in a sea of gutless wonders and performative feminists who think cupcake selfies and silence count as progress. Beyond honoured to host a Q&A with Vanessa Turnbull Roberts for #AllAboutWomen ‘They Still Take the Children Away’. Vanessa is the definition of solidarity—a unity built on shared purpose and unwavering action. She embodies allyship, standing with and for those who are marginalised, even when the fight isn’t hers alone. She’s a formidable First Nations lawyer who has turned her own painful experience—being taken from her parents at just 10 and forced into state ‘care’—into a lifelong fight for Indigenous children here and across the world. While I was there to interview and hold space for Vanessa as she shared the harrowing reality of stolen and incarcerated children, she surprised everyone by kicking things off by gifting me a jacket from a Palestinian designer. This was a powerful gesture to ensure we never accept the erasure of vulnerable children, no matter where they are. That moment was true allyship in action—a recognition of shared suffering and intertwined struggles. A powerful reminder that justice and human rights are not selective; they must be fought for everywhere, by all of us. Allyship. Action. Always. (The cute selfies come later.) Yallah buy her book: Long Yarn Short. @nessaturnbullroberts
She’s staunch. She’s real. She stands tall in a sea of gutless wonders and performative feminists who think cupcake selfies and silence count as progress. Beyond honoured to host a Q&A with Vanessa Turnbull Roberts for #AllAboutWomen ‘They Still Take the Children Away’. Vanessa is the definition of solidarity—a unity built on shared purpose and unwavering action. She embodies allyship, standing with and for those who are marginalised, even when the fight isn’t hers alone. She’s a formidable First Nations lawyer who has turned her own painful experience—being taken from her parents at just 10 and forced into state ‘care’—into a lifelong fight for Indigenous children here and across the world. While I was there to interview and hold space for Vanessa as she shared the harrowing reality of stolen and incarcerated children, she surprised everyone by kicking things off by gifting me a jacket from a Palestinian designer. This was a powerful gesture to ensure we never accept the erasure of vulnerable children, no matter where they are. That moment was true allyship in action—a recognition of shared suffering and intertwined struggles. A powerful reminder that justice and human rights are not selective; they must be fought for everywhere, by all of us. Allyship. Action. Always. (The cute selfies come later.) Yallah buy her book: Long Yarn Short. @nessaturnbullroberts
She’s staunch. She’s real. She stands tall in a sea of gutless wonders and performative feminists who think cupcake selfies and silence count as progress. Beyond honoured to host a Q&A with Vanessa Turnbull Roberts for #AllAboutWomen ‘They Still Take the Children Away’. Vanessa is the definition of solidarity—a unity built on shared purpose and unwavering action. She embodies allyship, standing with and for those who are marginalised, even when the fight isn’t hers alone. She’s a formidable First Nations lawyer who has turned her own painful experience—being taken from her parents at just 10 and forced into state ‘care’—into a lifelong fight for Indigenous children here and across the world. While I was there to interview and hold space for Vanessa as she shared the harrowing reality of stolen and incarcerated children, she surprised everyone by kicking things off by gifting me a jacket from a Palestinian designer. This was a powerful gesture to ensure we never accept the erasure of vulnerable children, no matter where they are. That moment was true allyship in action—a recognition of shared suffering and intertwined struggles. A powerful reminder that justice and human rights are not selective; they must be fought for everywhere, by all of us. Allyship. Action. Always. (The cute selfies come later.) Yallah buy her book: Long Yarn Short. @nessaturnbullroberts
She’s staunch. She’s real. She stands tall in a sea of gutless wonders and performative feminists who think cupcake selfies and silence count as progress. Beyond honoured to host a Q&A with Vanessa Turnbull Roberts for #AllAboutWomen ‘They Still Take the Children Away’. Vanessa is the definition of solidarity—a unity built on shared purpose and unwavering action. She embodies allyship, standing with and for those who are marginalised, even when the fight isn’t hers alone. She’s a formidable First Nations lawyer who has turned her own painful experience—being taken from her parents at just 10 and forced into state ‘care’—into a lifelong fight for Indigenous children here and across the world. While I was there to interview and hold space for Vanessa as she shared the harrowing reality of stolen and incarcerated children, she surprised everyone by kicking things off by gifting me a jacket from a Palestinian designer. This was a powerful gesture to ensure we never accept the erasure of vulnerable children, no matter where they are. That moment was true allyship in action—a recognition of shared suffering and intertwined struggles. A powerful reminder that justice and human rights are not selective; they must be fought for everywhere, by all of us. Allyship. Action. Always. (The cute selfies come later.) Yallah buy her book: Long Yarn Short. @nessaturnbullroberts
She’s staunch. She’s real. She stands tall in a sea of gutless wonders and performative feminists who think cupcake selfies and silence count as progress. Beyond honoured to host a Q&A with Vanessa Turnbull Roberts for #AllAboutWomen ‘They Still Take the Children Away’. Vanessa is the definition of solidarity—a unity built on shared purpose and unwavering action. She embodies allyship, standing with and for those who are marginalised, even when the fight isn’t hers alone. She’s a formidable First Nations lawyer who has turned her own painful experience—being taken from her parents at just 10 and forced into state ‘care’—into a lifelong fight for Indigenous children here and across the world. While I was there to interview and hold space for Vanessa as she shared the harrowing reality of stolen and incarcerated children, she surprised everyone by kicking things off by gifting me a jacket from a Palestinian designer. This was a powerful gesture to ensure we never accept the erasure of vulnerable children, no matter where they are. That moment was true allyship in action—a recognition of shared suffering and intertwined struggles. A powerful reminder that justice and human rights are not selective; they must be fought for everywhere, by all of us. Allyship. Action. Always. (The cute selfies come later.) Yallah buy her book: Long Yarn Short. @nessaturnbullroberts
She’s staunch. She’s real. She stands tall in a sea of gutless wonders and performative feminists who think cupcake selfies and silence count as progress. Beyond honoured to host a Q&A with Vanessa Turnbull Roberts for #AllAboutWomen ‘They Still Take the Children Away’. Vanessa is the definition of solidarity—a unity built on shared purpose and unwavering action. She embodies allyship, standing with and for those who are marginalised, even when the fight isn’t hers alone. She’s a formidable First Nations lawyer who has turned her own painful experience—being taken from her parents at just 10 and forced into state ‘care’—into a lifelong fight for Indigenous children here and across the world. While I was there to interview and hold space for Vanessa as she shared the harrowing reality of stolen and incarcerated children, she surprised everyone by kicking things off by gifting me a jacket from a Palestinian designer. This was a powerful gesture to ensure we never accept the erasure of vulnerable children, no matter where they are. That moment was true allyship in action—a recognition of shared suffering and intertwined struggles. A powerful reminder that justice and human rights are not selective; they must be fought for everywhere, by all of us. Allyship. Action. Always. (The cute selfies come later.) Yallah buy her book: Long Yarn Short. @nessaturnbullroberts
Jen Robinson made headlines as the lawyer who helped secure the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange after 14 years, but her advocacy doesn’t stop there. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Jen reveals the reasons behind her fight and the moment she met Julian Assange. 🎧 The Briefing: From Julian Assange to Amber Heard: The Australian lawyer behind it all #JenRobinson #AntoinetteLattouf #JulianAssange #AmberHeard #Law #TheBriefing
Powerhouse women everywhere at the Chief Executive Women’s 40th Anniversary Gala. Huge thanks to the incredible Katrina Rathie for the invite—an Asian Australian trailblazer in law and leadership, an SBS board member, and champion for intersectional feminism and representation. An abundance of incredible women at our table from law to oncology, property to charity ambassadors (and a Real Housewife of Sydney for good measure). Progress isn’t always a straight line—it’s sometimes like an awkward wedding dance: a few steps forward, a stumble back, and the occasional drunk uncle elbowing us off the floor. But women—and women leaders—keep moving, keep pushing, and never let the beat for equality drop. @chief_executive_women #chiefexecutivewomen #women #gala #leadership
Powerhouse women everywhere at the Chief Executive Women’s 40th Anniversary Gala. Huge thanks to the incredible Katrina Rathie for the invite—an Asian Australian trailblazer in law and leadership, an SBS board member, and champion for intersectional feminism and representation. An abundance of incredible women at our table from law to oncology, property to charity ambassadors (and a Real Housewife of Sydney for good measure). Progress isn’t always a straight line—it’s sometimes like an awkward wedding dance: a few steps forward, a stumble back, and the occasional drunk uncle elbowing us off the floor. But women—and women leaders—keep moving, keep pushing, and never let the beat for equality drop. @chief_executive_women #chiefexecutivewomen #women #gala #leadership
Resilience is a journey we’re all on and it’s the cornerstone of one of Australia’s top podcasts, @theimperfectspodcast. In this chat with @antoinette_lattouf, The Imperfects pour themselves a cup of vulnerabilitea and get real about toxic masculinity, making friends as adults and what Americans really think of them. 🎧 The Briefing: The Imperfects ask the big questions, but can they answer them? #TheImperfects #AntoinetteLattouf #mentalhealth #TheBriefing
@lifeofsteiner isn’t just an F1 boss. He’s an American-Italian Motorsport icon and a fan-favourite on @drivetosurvivenetflix In this chat with @antoinette_lattouf, Guenther explains how F1 is attracting a younger audience and his time on the iconic Netflix show. #f1 #motorsport #thebriefing #haas #guenthersteiner #antoinettelattouf
MasterChef alumni, @kishwar_chowdhury, knows what she wants and it involves Snoop Dogg’s culinary insights. In this chat with @antoinette_lattouf, the proud Bangladeshi-Aussie shares how she wants to platform Bengali cuisine and why her dream cookbook collaboration is with Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart. 🎧 The Briefing: Kishwar Chowdhury is high on Bengali cuisine and a Snoop Dogg collab #MasterChef #Bengali #KishwarChowdury #SnoopDogg #AntoinetteLattouf #TheBriefing
Comedian and author @michellebrasier transformed the heartbreak of losing her brother and father to cancer into a bold and unflinching brand of comedy. In this chat with @antoinette_lattouf, Michelle shares how she mistakenly slapped a priest and why she’s now using her story to advocate for families who are unfairly punished by insurance companies just for carrying a deadly gene. 🎧 The Briefing: Why Michelle Brasier kept her brother’s ashes in a sandwich bag #death #comedy #MichelleBrasier #AntoinetteLattouf #TheBriefing
