Television: Skype Scandal: Matt Moran and Hugh Riminton, Ten Network
In March 2011, an 18 year old female Air Force cadet had sex with a fellow cadet at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).
About this winner
- Year: 2011
- Level: Winner
- Award category: Media award
About the 2011 nomination
In March 2011, an 18 year old female Air Force cadet had sex with a fellow cadet at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).
A few days later, she learnt it had been broadcast live via Skype to other cadets.
Taking the story to Network 10, 'Kate' spoke to reporter Matt Moran. Moran also interviewed ADFA commandant Bruce Kafer before breaking the story on Ten News at Five, on April 5 this year. A police investigation was launched within days and two male cadets subsequently charged.The Channel Ten journalists followed up with a series of investigative news stories that looked at the allegations, and raised broader questions about the treatment of women in the ADF.
Such was the shock and outrage at Kate's allegations, the Government announced six separate inquiries, including one by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick into the broad treatment of women in the military.
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