The MSO and Lattouf rulings are seemingly at odds. Where does this leave free speech at work?

On Friday, the Federal Court found the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) did not act unlawfully by cancelling a scheduled performance by concert pianist Jayson Gillham, after he made statements that Israel had committed war crimes by targeting journalists. Gillham argued the MSO took prohibited “adverse action” against him due to his political beliefs. The court dismissed the case on both factual and legal grounds. The judge stated the accuracy or importance of Gillham’s comments was not…