There is more speculation this morning about the fate of Chris Smith at 2GB with The Australian reporting (subscription required) that 2GB and Macquarie Media are now contemplating a payout of his contract.
Smith has made it clear that he does not want to move from his daytime shift in a swap with Steve Price and Macquarie is keen to come to some resolution before Chris embarks on a cruise with his family and listeners this Wednesday.
According to The Australian Smith’s contract is understood to be worth around $300,000, and his payout would be close to half a million dollars for him to depart without further legal action.