Royal Hoax DJ Takes Action Against Station

By Jonathan Samuels, Australia Correspondent

One of the Australian radio DJs at the centre of the royal prank phone call scandal is taking legal action against her employer.

Radio host Mel Greig, who is yet to return to work, has filed a claim against Sydney radio station 2dayFM's parent company Southern Cross Austereo.

Her claim will now be heard by Australia's industrial relations body, Fair Work Australia.

Ms Greig is accusing her employer of failing to maintain a safe workplace.

The action comes seven months after Ms Greig and colleague Michael Christian made a prank call to London's King Edward VII's Hospital, where the Duchess of Cambridge was being treated for severe morning sickness.

The presenters were put through to her ward by nurse Jacintha Saldanha, who took her own life soon after the hoax.

Michael Christian on air with Ms Greig

Ms Greig's lawyers said the matter would proceed to "confidential conciliation" under Australia's Fair Work Act.

They said she was still employed by Austereo, and would not be making any comments on the matter.

It is understood that if the two parties are unable to come to an agreement the case could end up in court.

Fair Work Australia gave no details of the nature of the claim.

Ms Greig has been granted permission to appear as an individual at an inquest into Ms Saldanha's death, due in London in September.

It is not known if she will appear in person or via a video link.

Last month Austereo controversially awarded her former co-host Mr Christian the title of "Top Jock".

Ms Greig's legal action comes as the company awaits a decision by the courts about the authority of the Australian broadcasting watchdog.

The company is disputing that the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has the power to decide whether the radio station broke the law recording and broadcasting a phone call without permission.

If the radio station is found to have breached regulations it could ultimately have its licence suspended.

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