“For those that think this was a two day media story. No. 12yrs later here we are.”
In response to Michael Christian’s Fair Work case against Southern Cross Austereo, Mel Greig has posted a message on Instagram, saying:
“I understand why Michael is choosing to go down this path.
“Whilst there are various reasons we may never be able to speak our entire truth on all that occurred, I do hope that the continued attention on this tragic incident results in substantial reforms in the way media produce content and support their staff, so that something like this never happens again.
“My thoughts and supports as always are with the Saldanha family.”
She commented that the story is still running 12 years after the tragic nurse prank happened and thanked her friends and followers for thier messages of support.
Michael Christian filed an application under the Fair Work Act on June 30th, “alleging Dismissal in Contravention of a General Protection.” The first case management hearing is set down for 1st August.
Christian’s statement of claim is based on a promise by Southern Cross Austereo, at the time of the prank, to support him and help restore his reputation. He remained with the company and did not speak about the event except in circumstances arranged by SCA. Christian claims he was “gradually marginalised” and that his redundancy was not genuine because SCA still requires his former role to be performed.
Picture: Mel Greig, Instagram