Predatory behaviour was ‘known and tolerated’ at Channel Nine, staff claim

One Channel Nine employee said there appeared to be ‘a kind of protection racket’ being run for staff whose behaviour was excused. Photograph: Luis Ascui/AAP

Predatory behaviour was “known and tolerated” inside Channel Nine for years, say staff who are concerned an independent review at the network may not lead to meaningful change.

Employees have this week alleged there was a toxic culture within Nine’s television newsroom and the broader organisation.