Ellie Laing spoke out against claims of being hired for journalism alone . The Australian claimed Jim Carroll only employed pretty , Anglo - Celtic journalists . The newspaper claims SBS is having an ' attractive ' overhaul to boost ratings . It 's controversial Karen Middleton senior political reporter 's departure comes after she did n't ' fit the criteria ' Laing said article did not take into account decade of working ' damn hard ' whilst Daily Mail Australia that reaction to her letter has been supportive .
Ellie Laing spoke out against claims of being hired for looks alone . The Australian claimed Jim Carroll only employed pretty , Anglo-Celtic girls . The article claims SBS is having an 'attractive ' overhaul to boost ratings . It 's believed Karen Middleton SBS political reporter 's departure comes after she did n't 'fit the bill ' Laing said article did not take into account decade of working 'damn hard ' Told Daily Mail Australia that reaction to her letter has been supportive .