Fazal Drops ABC Dismissal Case | Australia News

Former bikie turned award-winning journalist Mahmood Fazal has dropped his unfair dismissal case against the ABC, ending a high-profile legal battle that began after his controversial podcast appearance with underworld-linked Ryan Naumenko. The ABC cited policy breaches around anonymous sources, claiming Fazal reused masked identities across major programs like Four Corners — a move they deemed unprofessional and damaging to public trust. Fazal fiercely defended his reporting, calling the move retaliatory and accusing the broadcaster of targeting him. Though the case was set for Fair Work Commission hearing, it’s now officially off the docket after Fazal withdrew his claim — leavin...