A senior, award-winning Seven News reporter has been stood down after she initiated a class action against the network for allegedly underpaying staff. It comes amid leadership turmoil, a ratings nosedive and widespread fears among staff about further cost-cutting. Today, what’s going on at the legacy broadcaster? 

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

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