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Journalist and author Antoinette Lattouf tells the inspiring stories of women’s courage and conviction – and how they have changed our country.
Recorded live as part of our Australia’s Biggest Book Club webinar series, Antoinette Lattouf joins Ebony Bennett to her landmark legal battle with the ABC and her latest book, Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change.
The original conversation was recorded live on 29 May 2026. Stay across all of our events and webinars by signing up to our newsletter.
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Guest: Antoinette Lattouf, journalist and author of Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change // @antoinettelattouf
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett
Show notes:
Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change by Antoinette Lattouf, Penguin (April 2026)
Josh Bornstein: Working for the Brand, Australia’s Biggest Book Club, the Australia Institute (November 2024)
Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
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