A former Channel Seven executive assistant whose explosive television interview was mysteriously omitted at the last minute from an investigation into the network’s workplace culture has broken her silence on the saga.
Amber Harrison recently sat down with ABC investigative journalist Louise Milligan for a three-hour interview for the Four Corners exposé that aired on Monday night.
The episode, titled ‘Don’t Speak’, exposed allegations of sexism, misogyny and bullying, which the show said were ‘frequent’ on Seven.
But Ms Harrison’s interview did not make it into the final cut of the 50-minute episode.
She told the Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday night that she understood her inclusion was significant precisely because she was not allowed to speak freely due to a strict suppression order.
“Despite that, I spoke to Louise Milligan, staying within the legal boundaries that govern me,” he said.
“However, it was surprising and quite strange that this was not addressed at all in the programme.”
Ms Harrison said it was “curious” that the interview was not included in the broadcast, despite appearing in a promo for the episode released by ABC last week.
Amber Harrison (pictured) was shocked that her interview with Louise Milligan for Four Corners didn’t air.
‘This omission left an important story untold, especially considering the hype surrounding the programme and the high calibre of journalism for which Louise Milligan is known.
‘The fact that my interview, which might have underlined the point of ‘no talking’, was excluded is intriguing, especially when the decision not to include it was not explained in the programme.
“There is a much bigger narrative here that was not 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 the Monday before the episode aired.
“The snacks to be served at Four Corners have already been selected. I can’t wait anyway,” she wrote.
“Nobody forced you to live with your boss and use cocaine,” the social media user responded to her post.
Ms Harrison responded, saying: “No one forced you to be an idiot but here we are,” before captioning the brutal jab on her Instagram story.
“Possibly unnecessary. But of course… right?” he wrote.
Ms Harrison hit the headlines in December 2016 following her affair with former Channel Seven chief executive Tim Worner after she was sacked for alleged credit card misuse.
The former executive assistant flew from Melbourne to Sydney to take part in the Four Corners interview. The Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Channel Seven is understood to have issued a legal notice to the ABC to remove part of its interview, which appeared in the promotional clip.
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 the Monday before the episode aired (pictured)
Amber Harrison broke her silence on Tuesday after her interview with Four Corners did not make the final cut.
ABC did not mention Ms. Harrison or Mr. Worner in the episode, and it was not revealed why their interview was removed from the promotional clip.
“Given the anticipation that the programme generated and the quality of journalism that we expected, it is surprising that the central issue was not mentioned – that is, why I was not included and the names of the people who run the company were not included. It seems that an important piece of the puzzle was omitted,” 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 ABC for further comment.
Channel Seven has obtained a court order preventing Ms Harrison from disclosing confidential information.
The injunction, granted by the New South Wales Supreme Court in 2017, prevents Ms Harrison from making any public comments or statements that could defame the network.
Despite the ruling, Ms Harrison said her decision to speak to Ms Milligan was within the bounds of the suppression order.
Ms Harrison said the mysterious omission of her interview had done little to discredit the former employees, who spoke out bravely, despite facing significant opposition.
“Their courage stands in stark contrast to the tactics and decision not to broadcast my interview,” she told Daily Mail Australia.
‘While I understand the complexities involved, the absence of my interview from the final programme raises questions about the narrative being constructed.
‘Given the calibre of journalism associated with Louise Milligan, it is surprising that one key issue has not been addressed: the reason for my exclusion.’
The episode, titled ‘Don’t Speak’, exposed allegations of sexism, misogyny and harassment, which the show said were ‘extensive’ at Channel 7 (pictured)
ABC said more than 200 staff members were interviewed for the episode.
Former reporters have claimed that senior bosses at the network allegedly sexually harassed and verbally abused staff.
The Four Corners episode examined the male-dominated environment that silenced female employees.
Channel Seven said in a statement that individuals who “have displayed behaviour that does not reflect Seven’s values have been removed from the organisation”.
‘Under new management, we have updated and re-communicated our policies and procedures and encourage all Seven members to speak up about any behaviour that does not reflect the Seven value.’
