Rupert Murdoch flanked by sons Lachlan (left) and James.Credit:Doug Peters
They come as News Corp Australia boosts security at its Sydney headquarters and other offices following weeks of attention and criticism on its coverage of the national bushfire crisis.
An email sent to all staff this week by News Corp Australia’s managing director ofThe Australian,NSW and Prestige Titles,Nicholas Gray,said security efforts had been increased due to “recent social media commentary and potential protests activities about climate change”.
“Please be prepared to present your staff ID card to security when entering the building,” Mr Gray said.
“If you do not have your pass with you,access to the building may be delayed while you are verified.”
The bushfire crisis ravaging Australia has focused attention on the climate coverage in News Corp mastheads such asThe Australian,The Daily Telegraph and theHerald Sun.
“Kathryn and James’ views on climate are well established and their frustration with some of the News Corp and Fox coverage of the topic is also well known,” a spokesperson for Murdoch and his wifetoldThe Daily Beastwebsite.
"They are particularly disappointed with the ongoing denial among the news outlets in Australia given obvious evidence to the contrary.”