Seven defends its decision to not broadcast this morning’s anti-Sunrise protest

Seven has explained its decision to block the airing of a protest outside its offices today, telling Mumbrella it was to “ensure regulatory compliance”.

The protest – organised in response to a Sunrise segment about whether white families should be allowed to adopt Aboriginal children – took place outside Seven’s offices in Martin Place this morning.

The Sunrise backdrop usually broadcasts a live picture of Martin Place, but Seven made the decision to use stock footage after some protesters began banging on the studio’s windows.

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