Michael Christian sues SCA over redundancy and royal prank call

July 8, 2025 10:44

Radio announcer Michael Christian is taking Federal Court action against his former employer Southern Cross Austereo (SCA).

Christian had been with the network for almost two decades when his role was made redundant in February. His legal action against the broadcaster also relates to the infamous ‘royal prank call’ back in 2012: Christian claims SCA did not sufficiently support him through the controversy.

Michael Christian discusses the call on Today Tonight in 2012

The on-air prank call happened when Christian and his co-host, Mel Greig, were fronting The Summer 30 program. The duo impersonated Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth as they called the hospital where Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was staying due to what was described as “severe morning sickness”.

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Vivienne Kelly

Vivienne Kelly is a freelance journalist and commentator. She currently co-hosts MediaLand on ABC Radio National with Tim Burrowes, and was previously editor of Mumbrella between 2016 and 2020.

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