2GB’s Ben Fordham breached rules by spruiking his Uber driving ‘side hustle’, Acma finds

Fordham, who reportedly earns $1.5m to host the Nine Radio breakfast show, has a commercial agreement with Uber

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Sydney shock jock Ben Fordham breached broadcasting disclosure rules when he spruiked the benefits of driving an Uber part-time without telling his 2GB listeners he was being paid to promote the ride-share company.

Guardian Australia first reported in August 2023 that the leading radio presenter, who reportedly earns $1.5m to host the Nine Radio breakfast show, claimed he was driving an Uber as a side hustle" in a tough economy.

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