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The Guardian
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Deep in the 185-page Lattouf judgment is a forensic critique of the ABC's top brass
Buried in justice Darryl Rangiah's 185-page judgment that found the ABC breached the Fair Work Act in its termination of Antoinette Lattouf is a critical assessment of the behaviour of the broadcaster's top management, including former chair Ita Buttrose. Four of the key figures in Lattouf's removal– Buttrose, the then managing director David Anderson, former content chief Chris Oliver-Taylor and Sydney radio manager Steve Ahern – have since departed the ABC. But 18 months ago, they were among senior managers in a 'a state of panic' after an 'orchestrated campaign by pro-Israel lobbyists to have Ms Lattouf taken off air', the federal court judge said. Rangiah traced every text, email and internal discussion between multiple layers of ABC management in December 2023 and compared them with the evidence they gave in the seven-day trial, lifting the veil on decision-making at the public broadcaster. Some individuals came out better than others. Buttrose, Rangiah said, 'made clear her displeasure' at Lattouf's appointment at the outset, forwarding email complaints from pro-Israel lobbyists to Oliver-Taylor. She demanded to know why an 'activist' had been engaged in the first place, putting pressure on Oliver-Taylor to act, Rangiah found. He said when Buttrose asked David Anderson: 'Why can't she come down with flu or Covid or a stomach upset?' the chair was expressing her 'desire for Ms Lattouf to be taken off air immediately under the pretence of illness'. In the witness box, Buttrose claimed the expression was 'just a face-saving idea'. When it came to her performance under cross-examination, Rangiah was not impressed. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email 'Ms Buttrose's evidence under cross-examination was somewhat theatrical and difficult to follow at times,' he said. 'She had a strong belief that Ms Lattouf was an activist who should have never been engaged by the ABC and she wanted Ms Lattouf gone as soon as possible.' But while Buttrose's forwarding of complaints about Lattouf placed pressure on Oliver-Taylor, Rangiah said that the chair did 'not materially contribute' to the decision to take the journalist off air, finding that this was Oliver-Taylor's decision alone. In his assessment of Oliver-Taylor, Rangiah found some of his evidence about whether Lattouf was given a direction not to post about Gaza was 'quite implausible', ultimately finding that he does 'not accept' this evidence and Lattouf was not given a direction. At issue was whether Lattouf had been given a direction by her manager, Elizabeth Green, not to post on social media or just a suggestion to keep a low profile. Oliver-Taylor claimed in court that there was no difference between asking someone to do something and 'directing' them. When it came to the former managing director, Rangiah found Anderson 'materially contributed' to Oliver-Taylor's decision to remove Lattouf by 'expressing his opinion that Ms Lattouf had anti-Semitic views' after inspecting her social media accounts. Lower down the chain, Rangiah was critical of evidence given by Ahern, as well as radio chief Ben Latimer and editorial adviser Simon Melkman – the latter two for 'their lack of recollection' about what was said at a Teams meeting before Lattouf was taken off air. 'The evidence of Mr Latimer, Mr Ahern and Mr Melkman under cross-examination left me with substantial doubts as to the reliability and credibility of their evidence on controversial matters,' Rangiah said. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion 'I reject their evidence asserting that Mr Oliver-Taylor was not informed in the Teams Meeting that Ms Green had not given Ms Lattouf a direction and had only given her advice.' The judge was definitive in his assessment of what caused the 'panic' on the executive floor and why emails were flying between them. 'Ms Buttrose and Mr Anderson received multiple letters and emails complaining about Ms Lattouf, which sought to pressure the ABC to not employ her and/or terminate her employment for reasons including her political opinion and/or race and/or national extraction,' he found. 'He [Anderson] considered that it was of critical importance for the ABC to have a high degree of actual and perceived impartiality in relation to the Israel/Gaza war. 'The complaints, as they developed over the ensuing days, were evidently a coordinated campaign to pressure the ABC into taking Ms Lattouf off air or ceasing to employ her.' Of Lattouf's direct manager, Green, Rangiah was highly complimentary, finding 'no doubt about the reliability and accuracy' of her evidence. 'I accept Ms Green to be a reliable witness and accept her account of all her discussions with Mr Ahern,' he said. 'In summary, Ms Green made it explicitly clear she had not given any direction to Ms Lattouf and had merely provided advice.'


Business Insider
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Cactus (WHD) Gets a Buy from Barclays
Barclays analyst David Anderson maintained a Buy rating on Cactus (WHD – Research Report) on June 18 and set a price target of $53.00. The company's shares closed last Wednesday at $45.49. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Anderson is an analyst with an average return of -1.0% and a 46.08% success rate. Anderson covers the Energy sector, focusing on stocks such as Baker Hughes Company, Cactus, and TechnipFMC. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Cactus with a $53.67 average price target, representing a 17.98% upside. In a report released on June 3, Stifel Nicolaus also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $57.00 price target.


CTV News
18-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
10 first-year seats to be added to Dalhousie University's medical program
A doctor is seen in this file photo. (Pexels) There will soon be more seats available for students in Nova Scotia studying to become doctors. Five more first-year seats will be reserved this fall for students in the doctor of medicine program at Halifax's Dalhousie University. There will be total of 99 first-year seats in the Dalhousie medical program with the addition of the new seats. Meanwhile, there will be 30 first-year seats at the Cape Breton medical campus in Sydney, which will begin welcoming students this fall. Five additional first-year seats will be added at Dalhousie in 2026-27. The province says it is spending more than $2.2 million for the 10 additional seats. 'Dalhousie Medical School proudly trains skilled physicians who deliver high-quality, sustainable health care in Nova Scotia. I am very pleased government is making this significant investment in undergraduate medical education and continuing to create more pathways for Nova Scotians choosing medicine as a career,' said Dr. David Anderson, Dalhousie's dean of Medicine, in a provincial news release. The new president of Doctors Nova Scotia adds the investment is great news for both Nova Scotians and physicians. 'We look forward to welcoming and mentoring these new medical students into the system and increasing access to family medicine and specialist care for Nova Scotians,' said Dr. Shelly McNeil. The province says of all the medical seats for entry this year, 114 are reserved for Nova Scotia students, six for Prince Edward Island residents and nine are for people from outside the Maritimes. If any of the designated seats are empty, priority will be given to Nova Scotians. Admissions for Nova Scotian residents in undergraduate health programs will be prioritized starting next year. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page


New York Times
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Haley Joel Osment Ordered to Attend A.A. After Ski Resort Arrest
A judge has ordered the actor Haley Joel Osment to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and therapy sessions for the next six months as part of a deal to dispose of charges of public intoxication and cocaine possession after he insulted the police. Mr. Osment, who rose to fame as the child actor of 'Sixth Sense' in 1999, was arrested in April at a ski resort in Mono County, Calif. Police footage of the arrest showed Mr. Osment refusing to answer questions from officers. He also asserted that he was being tortured and kidnapped by a 'Nazi' and used an antisemitic slur while addressing an officer. Later he apologized for his words and said he had experienced a blackout. At a court appearance on Monday, a judge granted Mr. Osment's request for a one-year diversion from prosecution, saying he would dismiss the charges if over the next six months the actor obeys all laws, attends three A.A. meetings a week and meets with his therapist twice a week. Diversion is an alternative procedure in criminal cases in many states that allows certain defendants to avoid prosecution and a criminal record by agreeing to complete a rehabilitation program and a period of probation. David Anderson, the Mono County district attorney, said in a statement that his office disagreed with the judge's decision. 'Based on Mr. Osment's prior D.U.I. conviction, as well as his slurs toward the arresting officer, my office did not believe diversion was appropriate,' Mr. Anderson said. A representative for Mr. Osment did not respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. He is scheduled to reappear in court in January, when the court will review his compliance with the orders. If he does not complete the diversion program, criminal proceedings will be restarted. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barclays Downgrades Aspen Aerogels to Equal Weight, Cuts Price Target to $7
On May 29, 2025, Barclays downgraded Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) from Overweight to Equal Weight. The lead analyst, David Anderson, also stated that the new price target has been revised downwards to $7.00 from $13.00. A row of electric vehicles all powered by the company's advanced battery systems. Anderson specified in his report that the rating downgrade and price target cut are informed 'mounting challenges in the electric vehicle (EV) market that directly impact Aspen's core thermal barrier business.' The decision primarily stems from diminishing EV tax credits and General Motors' (NYSE:GM) decision to slow its domestic EV production. These factors are why Barclays also cut its 2026 EBITDA forecast for Aspen by 20%. According to Anderson, Aspen's thermal barrier products for EV batteries remain unique, and the company faces limited competition. However, external market conditions have forced the company to pivot strategically. On the other hand, Barclays' Auto analyst Dan Levy projects that General Motors will produce approximately 160,000 vehicles in 2025, down from the initial expectation of 235,000 units. The production is projected to further decrease to less than 120,000 in 2026. The updated forecasts and downgrade signal the financial challenges Aspen Aerogels is expected to face ahead. Barclays' stock price target and rating adjustment underscore the influence of market shifts and regulatory changes on companies closely tied to the evolving EV industry. Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) is a technology company specializing in high-performance aerogel insulation for energy, industrial, and EV applications. It operates in two main segments: Thermal Barrier (provides insulation for EV batteries) and Energy Industrial (supplies insulation solutions for industries like oil, gas, and chemicals). The company's key product lines include PyroThin thermal barriers for EVs and Cryogel, Spaceloft, and Pyrogel for industrial insulation While we acknowledge the potential of Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ASPN and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data