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Airlie Walsh settles case with Nine

"I’m relieved the legal process has been resolved," says former Nine journalist after reaching a confidential settlement.

Former Nine News reporter Airlie Walsh has reached a confidential settlement of her Federal Court sex discrimination claim with Nine.

Walsh joined Nine in 2008 as a producer on Today before moving to the Nine News team, including as one of two journalists in the country broadcasting live from Lindt Cafe siege. In 2018 she headed to Canberra as Political Reporter.

Her complaint triggered a wave of internal complaints and a review by Intersection iinto workplace culture which uncovered systemic issues with abuse of power and authority, bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment.

“After 15 years with Nine Entertainment, in October 2023 I made the difficult decision to engage lawyers and try to right a number of wrongs,” Walsh said.

“During this time, more women bravely came forward, Nine conducted a culture review, and many of my broadcast colleagues contributed their experiences. In doing so, I was buoyed. It turns out, courage IS contagious.

“While this isn’t the way I wanted to leave Nine, I’m filled with gratitude towards those who made me a better journalist and person, and I’m relieved the legal process has been resolved. For now, I won’t be making any further statements. My focus is on healing.”

Maurice Blackburn Principal Josh Bornstein added, “Airlie’s decision to pursue this case took a lot of courage. It also both spurred other women to take action and Nine to institute major change.

“I hope that the settlement of this important case is a further catalyst for the commercial news media to clean up its act. It is well overdue.”

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