Overview

• In July 2025 Michael Christian lodged a federal lawsuit against broadcaster Southern Cross Austereo, citing breach of contract, regulatory violations and a sham redundancy
• He alleges that 2Day FM’s production team ordered the December 2012 prank impersonating Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II to access the Duchess of Cambridge’s hospital ward, breaching ACMA standards
• Christian contends Southern Cross Austereo failed to deliver promised mental health, reputational and career support in the aftermath of nurse Jacintha Saldanha’s suicide
• Court documents claim the broadcaster allowed Christian to be scapegoated, exposing him to harassment and undermining his earning potential
• He is seeking penalties, economic loss compensation and damages; Southern Cross Austereo has declined to comment pending legal proceedings