Jackie Henderson files suit against ARN
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson (pictured) had what could be a multi-million-dollar falling out on Friday -- and ARN may not be that concerned (Kiis)
Jackie Henderson has filed suit against ARN, alleging the termination of her contract was a breach of the Fair Work Act.
The proceedings have been filed in the Federal Court against Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation, a subsidiary of ARN and the licence holder for KIIS 1065.
In summary, Henderson is claiming that the termination of her contract “constituted adverse action.”
RELATED: Kyle Sandiland’s legal filing against ARN, word for word
Henderson sent a complaint letter to CBC, in which she noted that she “cannot continue to work with Mr Kyle Sandilands” and made “psychosocial health and safety and bullying complaints in relation to the conduct of Mr Kyle Sandilands on and prior to 20 February 2026.”
It is alleged that the complaint letter “involved the exercise or proposal to exercise workplace rights, and that the contract was terminated because of that exercise or proposed exercise, in alleged contravention of the Fair Work Act.”
It is also alleged that the termination of her contract “amounted to a repudiation of that agreement.”
Henderson is also claiming that ARN’s ASX filing on March 3, which announced the termination of her contract, included “misleading and deceptive statements under the Australian Consumer Law.”
She is claiming compensation of “at least $82,250,000”, and payment of a pecuniary penalty, plus interest and costs.
ARN filed an ASX notice saying it disputes the claims and intends to defend the proceedings.
Below is the full text from the ASX announcement from ARN.
MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT
Legal proceedings commenced by Ms Jaqueline Henderson
SYDNEY, Australia – Tuesday 31 March 2026 – ARN Media Limited [ASX: A1N] announces that Ms Jacqueline Henderson and her related company have commenced legal proceedings against ARN.
The proceedings have been filed in the Federal Court against Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation Pty Ltd (CBC), a subsidiary of ARN which is the licence holder for KIIS 1065 Sydney and contracted with Ms Henderson and her services company. Unsealed copies of Court documents in respect of the proceedings were served on CBC on 30 March 2026 after market close.
In summary, the applicants claim that the termination of Ms Henderson’s contract constituted adverse action. Ms Henderson sent a ‘Complaint Letter’ to CBC which noted that Ms Henderson “cannot continue to work with Mr Kyle Sandilands” and made psychosocial health and safety and bullying complaints in relation to the conduct of Mr Kyle Sandilands on and prior to 20 February 2026. It is alleged that the Complaint Letter involved the exercise or proposal to exercise workplace rights, and that the contract was terminated because of that exercise or proposed exercise, in alleged contravention of section 340 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). It is also alleged the termination of her contract amounted to a repudiation of that agreement.
The applicants also claim that ARN’s ASX Market announcement of 3 March 2026 included misleading and deceptive statements under the Australian Consumer Law. The applicants claim compensation of ‘at least $82,250,000’, and payment of a pecuniary penalty, plus interest and costs.
ARN disputes the claims. It intends to defend the proceedings. Given the early stage of the matter, ARN is unable to reliably estimate the outcome or any potential financial impact.
This is beyond ridiculous.
$82 Million compensation for letting you out of a contract you asked to be let out of?
You should be suing your manager for terrible management of this issue.