Seven News

Sydney, Australia

Seven News is Australia's leading television news service, delivering comprehensive coverage of national and international news, sports, and current affairs. The network offers a range of news programs and updates, ensuring viewers stay informed about significant events and developments in Australia and around the world.

CCI Score

-41.08

0.05% May 31

Latest Event

7 News Propagates Unverified Claim on Gaza Crisis

7 News published a headline stating 'Gaza crisis threatens 14,000 babies as aid fails to arrive' without attributing the source or providing verification. This sensationalist headline contributed to the amplification of a debunked UN claim about imminent infant deaths in Gaza, reflecting a failure in responsible journalistic practices.

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Seven News is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

MAY

26

2025

7 News Propagates Unverified Claim on Gaza Crisis
-40.00

7 News published a headline stating 'Gaza crisis threatens 14,000 babies as aid fails to arrive' without attributing the source or providing verification. This sensationalist headline contributed to the amplification of a debunked UN claim about imminent infant deaths in Gaza, reflecting a failure in responsible journalistic practices.
SEP

06

2023

Seven Network Fair Work Lawsuit Heads to Mediation
-50.43

Former employee Amelia Saw has filed a fair work lawsuit against Seven Network, alleging breaches of general workplace protections. The case, lodged in the Federal Court of Australia on September 6, is now headed to mediation after a first court mention in Sydney.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 26

The lawsuit alleges violations of key labor protections and hints at broader issues regarding the company’s treatment of its employees. This raises significant concerns from a workers' rights and ethical labor practices standpoint, making it an area of corporate complicity against anti-fascist and pro-worker values.

Seven Network's fair work lawsuit heads to mediation
MAR

01

2023

Media Bias and Concentration Criticism
-31.93

The article discusses concerns over concentrated media ownership in Australia, noting that Seven West Media—of which Seven News is a part—contributes to a narrow range of voices and potential media bias that may influence public opinion in ways that undercut democratic diversity.
-40

Media Influence and Propaganda

May 26

The article highlights the problematic concentration of media power among a few corporations, including Seven West Media, which in turn affects the diversity and balance of news coverage. This lack of diversity in media ownership is seen as contributing to biased reporting that can reinforce authoritarian narratives, an outcome that is concerning from an anti-fascist, progressive standpoint.

Stoush over alleged media bias highlights the need for greater media diversity
DEC

20

2018

Seven Network seeks to remove journalist union protections
-41.97

On December 20, 2018, Seven Network applied to terminate its enterprise agreement in an effort to scrap redundancy entitlements for journalists after stalled negotiations with major unions. This move jeopardizes established worker protections in the media sector.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 26

Seven Network's application to axe its union agreement and remove generous redundancy entitlements undermines labor rights and worker protections. This action reflects a broader trend of corporate practices that deprioritize the welfare of workers, potentially weakening the influence of unions and contributing to authoritarian economic practices.

Seven Network applies to axe union agreement, scrap redundancy entitlements