Women in media are leading the chorus of women praising outgoing Today host Lisa Wilkinson for refusing to accept pay inequity.
ABC’s 7:30 host Leigh Sales led the charge on Twitter on Monday, paying tribute to Lisa’s ‘highly competent and warm prescence’ and telling Nine: ‘huge loss for them.’
The Project co-host Carrie Bickmore, shared her excitement for the signing, while Sally Obermeder and even NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian also weighed-in.
‘Thank you for taking a stand’; Women in media are leading the chorus of women praising outgoing Today host Lisa Wilkinson for refusing to accept pay inequity with Karl Stefanovic
Women In Media Australia founder Tracy Spicer, didn’t hold back, writing: ‘On behalf of Women In Media, THANK YOU @Lisa_Wilkinson for taking a stand over equal pay.’
The Channel Ten and Sky News veteran described Lisa, 57, as a ‘role model’ for all women in media.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian was unrelenting with her opposition to the way Channel Nine dealt with the ordeal.
‘If the reason is about equal pay I say good on her… That would be akin to me getting a pay cut because my predecessors weren’t female,’ she wrote.
‘Huge loss for them’: ABC’s 7:30 host Leigh Sales led the charge on Twitter on Monday, paying tribute to Lisa’s ‘highly competent and warm prescence’ and telling Nine: ‘huge loss for them’
‘Class act’: Upon hearing Monday’s news confirming Lisa had quit the Today show – effective immediately – to join Ten’s The Project, Sally Obermeder described Lisa as a ‘class act’
She added: ‘I completely appreciate her position if that’s the reason and I congratulate her taking that step.’
Upon hearing Monday’s news confirming Lisa had quit the Today show – effective immediately – to join Ten’s The Project, Sally Obermeder took to Instagram.
‘@Lisa_Wilkinson you are a class act through and through,’ she wrote, ‘congratulations on all that you have achieved. You should be so proud.’
‘Good on her’: Even NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian weighed-in, claiming Lisa not getting equal pay wo ‘akin to me getting a pay cut because my predecessors weren’t female
‘Thank you!’ Tracy Spicer, who founded Women In Media Australia, didn’t hold back, writing: ‘On behalf of Women In Media, THANK YOU @Lisa_Wilkinson for taking a stand over equal pay’
ABC’s Virginia Trioli, who’s no stranger to her own ‘pay gap,’ controversy, made sure to remind the ten-year Today show veteran to soak-up her time off.
She wrote: ‘Thinking of my colleague @Lisa_Wilkinson snoozing past 3am today and basking in the decision of a smart, bold and empowered decision. Go girl!’
Fashion forward! Lisa’s bold move also made a splash in the world of fashion, with renowned artist Megan Hess, who works for the likes of Prada and Dior, sharing her support
‘Proud and lucky’: ‘How proud and lucky as women we are to have you @lisa_wilkinson,’ she wrote on Instagram
Lisa’s bold move also made a splash in the world of fashion, with renowned artist Megan Hess, who works for the likes of Prada and Dior, sharing her support.
‘How proud and lucky as women we are to have you @lisa_wilkinson,’ she wrote on Instagram.
‘Standing up for equality helps us all and shows just how strong and authentic you are.’
Snooze! ABC’s Virginia Trioli wrote: ‘Thinking of my colleague @Lisa_Wilkinson snoozing past 3am today and basking in the decision of a smart, bold and empowered decision
She concluded: ‘You do everything with dignity and have helped many other women feel courageous enough to do the same.’
Meanwhile, The Project co-host Carrie Bickmore seemingly shut-down chatter that Lisa’s appointment could threaten her own employment.
She took to Twitter to share her joy about getting such a talented new cast mate, writing: ‘Welcome to my lovely friend @lisa_wilkinson <fist bump emoji>.’
Excited! The Project co-host Carrie Bickmore seemingly shut-down chatter that Lisa’s appointment on the show could threaten her own employment
Fist bump! Carrie took to Twitter to share her joy about getting such a talented new cast mate, writing: ‘Welcome to my lovely friend @lisa_wilkinson’
Her powerful stance wasn’t lost on the world of reality TV either, with Married At First Sight star Clare Verrall posting a passionate message on Instagram.
‘Well done for fighting for pay parity with your male co-host,’ she wrote, ‘Channel 9 is renowned & totally accepted for its “boys club” culture,’ she wrote.
‘Maybe this will make them wake up & make a change to their culture.’
‘Maybe this will make them wake up’: Her powerful stance wasn’t lost on the world of reality TV either, with Married At First Sight star Clare Verrall posting a passionate message on Instagram