Sydney shock jock Ben Fordham breached broadcasting disclosure rules when he spruiked the benefits of driving an Uber part-time without telling his 2GB listeners he was being paid to promote the ride-share company.
Guardian Australia first reported in August 2023 that the leading radio presenter, who reportedly earns $1.5m to host the Nine Radio breakfast show, claimed he was driving an Uber as a “side hustle” in a tough economy.