Jackie O Henderson sues ARN over $82m dismissal claim

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 02:09 · Archive

Jackie O Henderson is suing Australian Radio Network for at least $82 million, claiming unlawful dismissal after refusing to work with Kyle Sandilands.

Jackie O Henderson and her company, Henderson Media, are suing Australian Radio Network (ARN) and its subsidiary Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation, alleging unlawful dismissal and breach of contract. She is seeking at least $82 million in damages. Ms Henderson claims she was sacked when exercising a workplace right relating to Mr Sandilands' alleged bullying of her.

In evidence before the Federal Court of Australia, ARN directors argued that Ms Henderson was not worth her $10 million annual salary without Kyle Sandilands. Director Alison Cameron said in an affidavit that she believed Ms Henderson could only bring in a fraction of the revenue if moved to an afternoon slot, compared to the morning Kyle and Jackie O show. Director Brent Cubis described the end of the pairing as "like a divorce", saying he could not justify her pay packet without hosting a breakfast show with Mr Sandilands.

ARN claims it was entitled to end the contract after Ms Henderson indicated she would not work with Mr Sandilands again following their on-air bust-up on 20 February. This dispute comes as Ms Henderson sought access to more than 800 documents ahead of next year's hearing.

How it is being reported

• Jackie O Henderson was not worth $10m without Kyle Sandilands, ARN tells courtBreakfast radio’s most famous duo has been described as “like a divorce” in court, as ARN directors argue Jackie O Henderson was not worth $10 million without Kyle Sandilands.Perth Now · 30 Oct, 01:39
• Jackie O Henderson was not worth $10m without Kyle Sandilands, ARN tells courtBreakfast radio’s most famous duo has been described as “like a divorce” in court, as ARN directors argue Jackie O Henderson was not worth $10 million without Kyle Sandilands.The West Australian · 30 Oct, 01:39

In this story: Jackie O Henderson · Kyle Sandilands · Australian Radio Network · Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation · KIIS FM · Federal Court of Australia

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