Channel Seven asks judge to suppress ‘salacious’ evidence as it fights claims of a hostile work environment

Former Spotlight journalist Amelia Saw has taken legal action against Channel Seven, alleging that the program created a hostile working environment for women. Photograph: AAP

The federal court has reserved its decision on whether to suppress “salacious” evidence by a former employee of Channel Seven’s Spotlight program who is suing the network.

The “extraordinary and unprecedented” application by Channel Seven to suppress journalist Amelia Saw’s statement of claim and amended statement of claim was heard in the federal court on Friday.