Court case brought by Zionist federation against journalist Mary Kostakidis ended ‘by consent’
Summary
A court case between the Zionist Federation of Australia and journalist Mary Kostakidis was ended by agreement, with no costs ordered. The case involved allegations that Kostakidis violated racial discrimination laws by sharing posts critical of Israel, but it was dropped after a public apology from Kostakidis.Key Facts
- The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) filed a legal claim against Mary Kostakidis over posts on X about a speech by Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah.
- ZFA accused Kostakidis of breaking the Racial Discrimination Act by sharing posts they said caused harm to Jewish Australians.
- Kostakidis argued that the claim did not specify which racial group was offended and tried to have the case dismissed.
- The case was first raised at the Australian Human Rights Commission before moving to federal court.
- The legal proceedings ended with both sides agreeing to end the case and no payment of legal costs.
- Kostakidis said the end of the case was a win for free political expression and press freedom.
- ZFA’s chief said the lawsuit’s goal was met after Kostakidis gave a public apology in 2025 for any pain caused.
- The issues raised in the case are also being investigated in a royal commission on antisemitism in Australia, with a report expected in December.
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