The Australian media industry operates a protection racket for men like Don Burke

By Tracey Spicer
Updated November 27 2017 - 5:07pm, first published 4:59pm
Don Burke from Burke's Backyard. His name came up more than any other as women made allegations about sexual harassment and abuse in the Australian media.
Don Burke from Burke's Backyard. His name came up more than any other as women made allegations about sexual harassment and abuse in the Australian media.

So many people knew. But no one stopped it. The perpetrators were promoted, while the sufferers were silenced. It was – and remains – a protection racket.

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