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 without an order on costs. The case alleged that Kostakidis breached the Racial Discrimination Act by sharing social media posts regarding a speech by Hassan Nasrallah. Both parties agreed to end the litigation, with Kostakidis describing the outcome as a victory for press freedom and the ZFA stating its objectives were substantially met.
- ▪The federal court dismissed the case with the agreement of both parties and no order as to costs.
- ▪Kostakidis was accused of breaching the Racial Discrimination Act for sharing two X posts about a speech by the late Hezbollah secretary general Hassan Nasrallah.
- ▪ZFA chief executive Alon Cassuto stated that his objectives were substantially satisfied following a public apology from Kostakidis in 2025.
- ▪Kostakidis characterized the legal action as a deliberate campaign to silence her and a threat to democratic freedom of political expression.
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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/AAPView image in fullscreenJournalist 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/AAPAustralian mediaCourt 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 postsLisa CoxFri 11 Sep 2026 23.21 EDTLast modified on Fri 11 Sep 2026 23.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFederal court proceedings brought by the…
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