Nine’s A Current Affair has hit back at claims by embattled Labor MP Craig Thomson that the show has engaged in “grubby journalism” be seeking to talk to a prostitute who alleges he was a client.
But the current affairs show claims that it has been investigating the scandal-burdened MP in a responsible manner.
This afternoon the show’s executive producer Grant Williams issued a statement saying:
“A Current Affair has been conducting an investigation into allegations against Federal MP Craig Thomson in relation to his former position at the Health Services Union. Our investigation has uncovered additional claims, not previously reported or to our knowledge investigated elsewhere.
“On that basis, we attended Parliament House in Canberra and met with Mr. Thomson. In the interests of absolute fairness and transparency, we presented our information to him, in an “off the record” conversation conducted in his office. This conversation lasted for almost 90 minutes.
But the current affairs show claims that it has been investigating the scandal-burdened MP in a responsible manner.
This afternoon the show’s executive producer Grant Williams issued a statement saying:
“A Current Affair has been conducting an investigation into allegations against Federal MP Craig Thomson in relation to his former position at the Health Services Union. Our investigation has uncovered additional claims, not previously reported or to our knowledge investigated elsewhere.
“On that basis, we attended Parliament House in Canberra and met with Mr. Thomson. In the interests of absolute fairness and transparency, we presented our information to him, in an “off the record” conversation conducted in his office. This conversation lasted for almost 90 minutes.
- 5/24/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Before I get to the box that came today, I have to thank Glenn Hauman, who was responsible for several big boxes of stuff that showed up semi-mysteriously yesterday, while I was at work. He was trying to get me started on rebuilding the collection that the flood destroyed, and it was one of the nicest things that anyone has ever done for me. (I haven’t really had a chance to see what’s there yet — I’ll probably have to wait until I have shelves again, and unload directly onto them to go through it all.) I’m not sure where all of it came from, so thanks to Glenn, and thanks to anyone else who was responsible.
But today a box came in from Midtown Comics, which used to be my local when I worked in the city, and which has been e-mailing me about their deals incessantly in recent weeks.
But today a box came in from Midtown Comics, which used to be my local when I worked in the city, and which has been e-mailing me about their deals incessantly in recent weeks.
- 12/2/2011
- by Andrew Wheeler
- Comicmix.com
With politicians suitable covered in the past, The Chaser team will turn its focus on the media, journalists and political spin-men.
In a statement, the Team said, “The Hamster Wheel will examine the contemporary media landscape, where everyone from journalists to political fixers is perpetually at risk of spinning out of control.”
Certainly not unfamiliar territory, the Chaser team have taken aim at media’s portrayal of the news and media in 2009’s The Chaser’s War on Everything.
The Hampster Wheel will be 8×30 minute episodes, going into production this week to premiere later this year, produced by Giant Dwarf Pty Ltd in association with ABC TV.
Executive producer Julian Morrow said “I just can’t wait to get my hands on the ABC credit card again. When it comes to dodgy uses of other people’s money, Craig Thomson’s got nothing on The Chaser team.”
ABC TV Managing...
In a statement, the Team said, “The Hamster Wheel will examine the contemporary media landscape, where everyone from journalists to political fixers is perpetually at risk of spinning out of control.”
Certainly not unfamiliar territory, the Chaser team have taken aim at media’s portrayal of the news and media in 2009’s The Chaser’s War on Everything.
The Hampster Wheel will be 8×30 minute episodes, going into production this week to premiere later this year, produced by Giant Dwarf Pty Ltd in association with ABC TV.
Executive producer Julian Morrow said “I just can’t wait to get my hands on the ABC credit card again. When it comes to dodgy uses of other people’s money, Craig Thomson’s got nothing on The Chaser team.”
ABC TV Managing...
- 8/31/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Comedy team The Chaser is returning to the ABC, with a new show set to go into production this week. Dubbed The Hamster Wheel, the eight-part series will examine the contemporary media landscape. "I just can't wait to get my hands on the ABC credit card again," said Executive Producer Julian Morrow in a statement. "When it comes to dodgy uses of other people's money, Craig Thomson's got nothing on The Chaser team." The Chaser were last seen on ABC in 2009, when their series The Chaser's War on Everything was cut short following their controversial 'Make-a-realistic-wish' sketch. They were set to return earlier this year to provide commentary on the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, but were forced to cancel...
- 8/31/2011
- by Amanda Diaz
- IF.com.au
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