Pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against Melbourne symphony orchestra over Gaza comments
by Jordyn Beazley from World news | The Guardian on (#76WP9)
Gillham claimed Melbourne concert in 2024 cancelled in attempt to silence him over stance on Israel attacks on Gaza
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A classical pianist who sued the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has lost his case after he alleged he was unlawfully discriminated against because of his views on Israeli forces killing Palestinian journalists.
Federal court Justice Graeme Hill handed down his findings on Friday, saying Jayson Gillham was an independent contractor and the orchestra had acted legitimately to protect its business.
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