Seven West Media Criticized Over 'Sexy Santa' Dance

Seven West Media has faced significant backlash after a performance by 'sexy Santas' during a staff meeting in Perth. The event, meant to celebrate the appointments of Sarah-Jane Tasker as The West Australian's first female editor and Adrian Lowe as the first LGBT editor at The Sunday Times, was overshadowed by scantily clad dancers performing to Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas'. Critics, including female employees who walked out in protest, have likened the performance to something from the 1980s, calling it inappropriate and demeaning. The incident has drawn global attention and intensified scrutiny on Seven's workplace culture, already under fire for allegations of sexual harassment. Seven West Media defended the dancers as part of a local Christmas tradition, but many found the explanation insufficient. Tasker described the media reaction as 'over the top' and suggested it was fueled by rival media interests.