00:00A report into Nine's workplace found leaders at its broadcast division singled out staff
00:07and belittled them as part of a culture where workers were routinely shamed and intimidated.
00:13It's appalling and it's an open secret for anyone who's worked in journalism.
00:18Staff were quoted anonymously.
00:20A woman presenter was told when she got pregnant, why would you go and do that?
00:25Channel Nine destroyed me as a human being.
00:28There was a point when I wanted to kill myself.
00:31The independent report paints a stark picture of a company where decisions are made for
00:36personal gain and an individual's role can be used to bully, harass or punch down.
00:43It was commissioned by former chief executive Mike Sneasby in the wake of the departure
00:47of news boss Darren Wick, who had been accused of inappropriate behaviour.
00:52The review covered Nine's radio stations and newspapers, but staff and broadcast television
00:58reported the worst treatment.
01:0062% said they had experienced or witnessed abuse of power, 57% experienced bullying,
01:08discrimination or harassment and 30% had experienced sexual harassment.
01:14No individuals are named in the report, but in a meeting with acting chief executive Matt
01:19Stanton today, staff were reportedly furious that those responsible were not identified.
01:25And I think this is an opportunity now for a major change in the organisation.
01:29I can tell you already, staff are saying this better not be just another lip service.
01:35In a statement, Nine Chair Catherine West apologised to staff and said such behaviour
01:40has no place at Nine.
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