60 Minutes Australia

Sydney, Australia

60 Minutes Australia is a prominent television news program featuring investigative journalism, in-depth reports, and interviews with notable individuals, offering viewers a comprehensive look into significant current events and societal issues.

CCI Score

42.35

-0.02% April 18

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60 Minutes Australia Investigative Segment on CFMEU Measures

60 Minutes Australia broadcast an investigative report on the CFMEU's rigorous actions to combat alleged criminal conduct within the construction industry. The segment detailed measures such as the expulsion of culpable union members, the strengthening of the delegates' code of conduct, and highlighted the union’s commitment to fairness and worker rehabilitation.

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60 Minutes Australia is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

OCT

01

2023

60 Minutes Australia Investigative Segment on CFMEU Measures
59.95

60 Minutes Australia broadcast an investigative report on the CFMEU's rigorous actions to combat alleged criminal conduct within the construction industry. The segment detailed measures such as the expulsion of culpable union members, the strengthening of the delegates' code of conduct, and highlighted the union’s commitment to fairness and worker rehabilitation.
+70

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 31

By airing this investigative segment, 60 Minutes Australia demonstrates a commitment to media transparency and accountability. The report not only scrutinizes internal union practices but also reinforces fair labor standards and worker rights. This type of journalism works to counter authoritarian narratives by ensuring that issues of misconduct are publicly illuminated, which aligns with anti-fascist values.

Union's response to allegations about the construction industry
FEB

18

2023

60 Minutes Investigates Worker Health Crisis in NSW
60.39

60 Minutes Australia released an investigative report on severe workplace dust hazards in New South Wales, exposing regulatory weaknesses at WorkSafe NSW and evidence that construction giant John Holland sought to suppress monitoring, thereby endangering workers’ health.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 31

The report highlights dangerous workplace conditions and hints at deliberate efforts to cover up health hazards, drawing attention to significant labor and human rights issues. This investigative journalism supports worker safety and holds corporate and regulatory bodies accountable.

60 Minutes investigates disease killing Australian workers
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 31

60 Minutes Australia demonstrates strong media influence by using investigative journalism to expose systemic failures in workplace safety and regulatory oversight. This commitment to truthful reporting enhances public accountability and supports anti-authoritarian and pro-worker initiatives.

60 Minutes investigates disease killing Australian workers
MAY

17

2022

Censorship of 60 Minutes Investigation on Cosmetic Industry
52.25

A NSW Supreme Court ruling has effectively barred an investigative report by 60 Minutes Australia on the cosmetic industry from airing, raising alarms over press freedom and the suppression of critical journalistic inquiry in Australia.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 31

60 Minutes Australia's planned investigative report, halted by a court decision, underscores the company's commitment to in-depth journalism and democratic accountability. By attempting to expose potential wrongdoings within the cosmetic industry, the company aligns with principles of press freedom and transparency, values that are integral to resisting censorship and authoritarian tendencies.

Far-reaching judgment censoring 60 Minutes investigation should concern all Australians
MAY

13

2022

60 Minutes Censorship of Investigative Report
-14.91

A court order compelled 60 Minutes Australia to withhold an investigative report into the cosmetic surgery industry, effectively censoring the story and raising concerns about media suppression. The network issued an apology for not airing the full investigation while legal processes unfolded.
-20

Public and Political Behavior

March 31

The legal injunction forcing 60 Minutes to pull an investigative report demonstrates a case of enforced self-censorship that hinders transparent public discourse. Although the network was reacting to judicial pressure rather than voluntarily restricting speech, the outcome weakens its role as an independent watchdog, which is vital in countering authoritarian tendencies.

60 Minutes censored - Media Watch - ABC (Australian Broadcasting)
-20

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 31

The censorship event reveals how external legal pressures can impact media independence. The forced suppression of an investigative report undermines the media's ability to provide balanced and thorough coverage, thereby contributing to a climate where authoritarian impulses can flourish by keeping critical narratives at bay.

60 Minutes censored - Media Watch - ABC (Australian Broadcasting)
FEB

01

2022

Investigative Report on WA Mining Sexual Harassment Allegations
54.06

60 Minutes Australia aired an in‐depth investigative report exposing widespread sexual harassment and abuse allegations in the Western Australian mining industry, highlighting exploitative labor practices and calling for accountability from powerful mining companies.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 31

By broadcasting a detailed investigative report on the pervasive sexual harassment and abuse within the WA mining industry, 60 Minutes Australia promotes transparency, encourages accountability, and amplifies marginalized voices. This public action supports anti-authoritarian values by challenging exploitative practices in a high-stakes industrial context.

60 Minutes: WA mines industry facing allegations of widespread sexual harassment and abuse
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 31

The report demonstrates robust media independence and critical journalistic inquiry that challenges entrenched power structures. By providing a platform to victims and scrutinizing corporate misconduct in the mining industry, 60 Minutes Australia reinforces principles of accountability and transparency, aligning with progressive, anti-fascist initiatives.

60 Minutes: WA mines industry facing allegations of widespread sexual harassment and abuse