A former Channel Seven executive assistant whose bombshell television interview was mysteriously omitted at the last minute from an investigation into the network’s workplace culture has broken her silence over the saga.
Amber Harrison recently sat down with the ABC’s investigative reporter Louise Milligan for a three-hour interview for the Four Corners expose that aired on Monday night.
The episode, titled ‘Don’t Speak’, exposed allegations of sexism, misogyny and bullying, which the program claimed are ‘rife’ at Seven.
But Ms Harrison’s interview failed to make the final cut of the 50-minute episode.
She told Daily Mail Australia in a statement on Tuesday night it was her understanding that her inclusion was significant precisely because she wasn’t allowed to speak freely due to a strict suppression order.
‘Despite this, I did speak with Louise Milligan, remaining within the legal boundaries I am bound by,’ she said.
‘However, it was surprising and quite odd that this wasn’t addressed at all in the program.’
Ms Harrison said it was ‘curious’ that the interview was not included in the broadcast, despite featuring in a promo for the episode released by the ABC last week.
Amber Harrison (pictured) was surprised that her interview with Louise Milligan for Four Corners didn’t go to air
‘This omission left a significant story untold, especially considering the hype surrounding the show and the high calibre of journalism Louise Milligan is known for.
‘The fact that my interview, which could have underscored the very point of ‘don’t speak,’ was excluded is intriguing, especially when the decision not to include it wasn’t explained on the program.
‘There’s a much bigger narrative here that wasn’t shared.’
Ms Harrison also shared an Instagram story on Tuesday night about a brutal interaction she had with a social media user on X on Monday before the episode aired.
‘The will I or will I not be in Four Corners viewing snacks have been selected. Regardless, can’t wait,’ she wrote.
‘Nobody forced you to shack up and do coke with the boss,’ the social media user replied to her post.
Ms Harrison hit back and said ‘nobody forced you to be a p***k, but here we are,’ before she captioned the brutal swipe in the Instagram story.
‘Possibly unnecessary. Then again… right,’ she wrote.
Ms Harrison made headlines in December 2016 following her affair with former Channel Seven chief executive Tim Worner after she was sacked for supposed credit card misuse.
The former executive assistant was flown from Melbourne to Sydney to take part in the recent Four Corners interview, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Channel Seven is understood to have issued a legal notice to the ABC to have part of her interview, which featured in the promotional clip, removed.
The ABC complied with the legal order and the interview segment with Ms Harrison was scrapped.
Ms Harrison shared an Instagram story on Tuesday night about a brutal interaction she had with a social media user on X on Monday before the episode aired (pictured)
Amber Harrison broke her silence on Tuesday after her interview with Four Corners failed to make the final cut
The ABC made no mention of Ms Harrison or Mr Worner in the episode and it wasn’t revealed why her interview was removed from the promo clip.
‘In light of the program’s anticipation and the quality of journalism we expected, it’s surprising that the elephant in the room — why I wasn’t included nor the names of the people who run the company – wasn’t mentioned. It feels like an important piece of the puzzle was left out,’ M Harrison said
‘This decision left an important story untold, which could have highlighted the consequences of speaking out’.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven and the ABC for further comment.
Channel Seven took out an injunction that prevents Ms Harrison from revealing confidential information.
The court order, which was granted by the NSW Supreme Court in 2017, prevents Ms Harrison from making public comments or statements that could defame the network.
Despite the ruling, Ms Harrison said her decision to speak Ms Milligan was within the confines of the suppression order.
Ms Harrison said that the mysterious omission of her interview has done little to discredit the former employees who bravely spoke out, despite facing significant opposition.
‘Their courage stands in stark contrast to the tactics and decision not to air my interview,’ she told Daily Mail Australia.
‘While I understand the complexities involved, the absence of my interview in the final program, raises questions about the narrative being shaped.
‘Given the calibre of journalism associated with Louise Milligan, it’s unexpected that a key aspect—the reason for my exclusion—was not addressed.
‘This decision left an important story untold, which could have highlighted the consequences of speaking out.’
The ABC claimed more than 200 staff were interviewed for the episode.
The episode, titled ‘Don’t Speak’, exposed allegations of sexism, misogyny and bullying, which the program claimed are ‘rife’ at Channel 7 (pictured)
Former reporters claimed senior heads of the network allegedly sexually harassed and verbally abused staff.
The Four Corners episode scrutinised the heavily male dominated environment, which silenced female employees.
Channel Seven said in statement that individuals, who have ‘displayed behaviour not reflective of Seven’s values have been removed by the organisation’.
‘Under new management, we have refreshed and recommunicated our policies and procedures and we encourage all Seven members to call out any behaviour that does not reflect the value of Seven.’
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