Jayson Gillham, a British-Australian pianist, loses his federal court discrimination case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO). Gillham had claimed the MSO unlawfully discriminated against him after cancelling a scheduled performance in Melbourne on 15 August 2024, following comments he made about the war in Gaza. According to multiple reports, Gillham linked his remarks to the killings of journalists in Gaza, which he described as raising concerns related to Israel’s military actions. Gillham argued the cancellation was an attempt to silence him due to his political views. The court, presided over by Justice Graeme Hill, dismisses the case. The judgment finds the MSO did not unfairly dismiss or discriminate against Gillham, concluding that the orchestra would have taken the same action regardless of whether he expressed a political belief supporting Israel. After the ruling, Gillham expresses disappointment. The MSO is reported to have prevailed in the matter, with the case thrown out in full.