60 Minutes is heading into the kitchens and boardrooms of Australia’s hospitality giants, pulling apart the image of an industry worth $100 billion and employing more than a million people.
Airing Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 8:30 PM AEST on Channel 9 and 9Now, the investigation titled Out of Order is led by Eryk Bagshaw. The report exposes serious allegations against three high-profile restaurateurs, with claims ranging from wage theft and drug use to sexual harassment.
The episode is built on months of collaboration with The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Bagshaw is joined by producers Natalie Clancy, Clare Sibthorpe, and Bianca Hrovat, who have compiled testimony from workers across the country. Many of those interviewed describe a workplace culture fuelled by power imbalances, fear, and silence.
The team tracked patterns of alleged exploitation inside venues known for their glamour and prestige. Behind the scenes, former staff speak of intimidation, long hours without pay, and environments where misconduct went unchecked.
This is not just a one-off exposé. The report sets out a structural problem, backed by clear evidence and interviews from inside the system. The episode asks whether the hospitality sector’s top players have been protected by their own success.
60 Minutes: Out of Order airs Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 8:30 PM AEST on Channel 9 and 9Now.
