The journalists’ union, the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, has urged regional publisher ACM to independently cover the assault allegations against chairman Antony Catalano.
“ACM must cover this case independently with the same standards and rigour applied to every court story,” the union said..
Antony Catalano, a former journalist, has been charged with assault, false imprisonment and making threats to kill.
Police allege Catalano dragged a woman through an apartment and swung a clothes iron at her head.
"Allegations of gendered violence against one of the two owners of our company undermine the trust of the communities we live and work in,” the union said
“Staff have expressed their disappointment that unlike the fearless court reporting we conduct each day, reporting on this matter within ACM has minimised extremely distressing allegations that impact families and communities.
“ACM must cover this case independently with the same standards and rigour applied to every court story.
“We call on management to ensure ongoing coverage is properly resourced as a matter of significant public interest."
Catalano has been stood down as chairman of ACM and View Media Group.
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