Special Broadcasting Service

Artarmon, Australia

Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) is an Australian public broadcasting network that offers multicultural television, radio, and online services, including sports events, news, and cultural programming.

CCI Score

-26.77

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

SBS Workplace Culture Scrutiny: Allegations of Racism and Bullying

A House Committee statement from the MEAA highlights unresolved issues of racism and bullying at SBS. Despite a 2020 commissioned investigation into workplace discrimination, allegations remain unaddressed, raising serious concerns about SBS's commitment to ethical labor practices and human rights.

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These companies profit from authoritarian practices through their business dealings. Although they may not be directly enforcing oppressive policies, their actions contribute to the economic and operational sustenance of authoritarian regimes.

Latest Events

OCT

23

2024

SBS Workplace Culture Scrutiny: Allegations of Racism and Bullying
-57.15

A House Committee statement from the MEAA highlights unresolved issues of racism and bullying at SBS. Despite a 2020 commissioned investigation into workplace discrimination, allegations remain unaddressed, raising serious concerns about SBS's commitment to ethical labor practices and human rights.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The article outlines sustained allegations of racism and bullying at SBS, particularly impacting Indigenous and multicultural staff. The failure to release the 2020 Taylor-commissioned investigation report and address these issues reflects poorly on SBS's adherence to labor rights and ethical responsibility. This indicates a problematic workplace culture that undermines the values of equity and human rights, thereby supporting broader authoritarian practices by neglecting internal accountability.

SBS MEAA House Committee statement: Addressing racism and bullying at SBS
OCT

31

2022

SBS Fails to Address Workplace Bullying and Harassment
-54.69

A former SBS journalist, Pallavi Jain, was subjected to sustained bullying and harassment by management. Despite independent investigations confirming her claims, SBS repeatedly refused to address the toxic managerial practices, culminating in her dismissal. This event highlights systemic failures in protecting employee rights and promoting a healthy, diverse workplace.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The event at SBS reflects a significant failure in labor relations and human rights practices. Despite clear evidence from independent investigations that the journalist was bullied and harassed, SBS management dismissed her complaints and refused to reassign her to a non-toxic environment. Additionally, previous internal issues regarding diversity and respectful treatment suggest systemic problems. This neglect of duty towards employee welfare is a clear indicator of practices that indirectly support oppressive workplace cultures, undermining efforts to counter authoritarian behavior within large institutions.

General protections: Bullied SBS journalist loses case
AUG

01

2016

CA Labor Urges SBS To Negotiate Fair Contract For On-Air Employees
-25.09

Unions including SAG-AFTRA, the California Federation of Labor, and the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor are demanding that SBS engage in good faith bargaining. The allegations include underpayment (below minimum wage), unsafe working conditions, and retaliatory terminations of employees involved in union activities.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The article outlines serious allegations regarding SBS's labor practices, notably the failure to engage in fair bargaining, underpayment, and retaliatory terminations aimed at unionized on-air employees. These actions undermine workers' rights and ethical standards within the business, contributing negatively to the broader social fabric and aligning the company with practices that are complicit in oppressive labor relations.

CA Labor Urges Spanish Broadcasting System To Engage In Good Faith Bargaining For On-Air Performers
JUN

15

2015

SBS Upholds Multicultural and Inclusive Broadcasting Values
29.87

SBS, as an Australian public broadcaster, has demonstrated a firm commitment to multiculturalism and diversity. Its support for same-sex marriage and decision to pull an anti-same-sex marriage advertisement exemplify its stance against authoritarian narratives and discriminatory practices, reinforcing democratic values in the media landscape.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 26

SBS has consistently promoted inclusive programming and multicultural values. By openly supporting same-sex marriage and removing content that could foster hate or authoritarian narratives, SBS reinforces democratic engagement and combats divisive, far‐right ideologies.

Special Broadcasting Service - Wikipedia
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 26

Through proactive measures such as pulling anti-same-sex marriage advertisements, SBS minimizes the dissemination of content that might promote authoritarian or extremist ideologies. This careful curation of media content helps reduce potential propaganda that could support fascist narratives.

Special Broadcasting Service - Wikipedia