Reporter, who is suing the ABC for unlawful termination, told the court she suffered from paranoia and sleeplessness and drank alcohol more heavily

The ABC accepts taking Antoinette Lattouf off air was a contributing factor in the psychological condition that underpins her claim for hurt and distress, the broadcaster has told the federal court.

In closing submissions for the ABC, Ian Neil SC said that in the event the corporation was found to have breached the Fair Work Act, the broadcaster did accept it was a contributing factor to the psychological distress Lattouf now suffers.

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