Eryk Bagshaw

Eryk Bagshaw, an investigative reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, dives deep into the troubling realities of chefs working at Merivale venues. He reveals alarming issues of burnout, exploitation, and bullying in the kitchen. Many of these chefs, especially migrants from Mexico, face harsh living conditions and fear losing their visa status. A bold class action lawsuit exposes systemic problems, while allegations of racial discrimination raise serious ethical concerns. Bagshaw’s insights shed light on a critical need for change in the hospitality industry.

Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat, investigative journalists at Nine, delve into shocking allegations of sexual harassment, assault, and drug abuse in Australia’s hospitality industry, particularly focusing on the Sydney-based group Swillhouse. They discuss the toxic culture documented by former employees and highlight the urgent need for accountability and reform. The conversation also touches on the broader implications for workplace safety across the industry and the increasing courage of workers to expose misconduct.