Media and marketing industry website Mumbrella has published an extraordinary post detailing drug-taking after its Christmas party that led to the resignation of two staff members.
David Longman, the CEO of the news outlet's parent company, Diversified Communications Australia, posted details of the after-party on Mumbrella's site this morning.
'After a serious incident following the Sydney Christmas party last year, which included Mumbrella staff, I felt it necessary to get on the front foot and share what happened, including the ramifications,' Mr Longman posted.
The CEO of Mumbrella's parent company, David Longman, said in a post that after Mumbrella's Christmas party on December 9, some staff members 'purchased, distributed and consumed' illicit drugs at the news site's Walker Street head office
Mumbrella's Christmas party was held at the Green Moustache restaurant (pictured) in North Sydney on December 9 before some staff members continued the party back at the office
Mr Longman said that after Mumbrella's Christmas party held at the Green Moustache restaurant in North Sydney on December 9, some staff members returned to its Walker Street head office.
'During this time, illicit drugs were purchased, distributed and consumed by a number of the staff there,' Mr Longman wrote.
'The staff ranged from junior to more senior staff.'
An investigation by the company's human resources department commenced last week after the incident came to light, Mr Longman said.
'Unfortunately, as a result of the investigation, two Mumbrella staff have resigned and a number of others have been warned.
'Furthermore, staff involved will be undertaking a drug awareness and education program which I believe will provide long-term benefits.'
David Longman, CEO of Diversified Communications Australia, the parent company of Mumbrella
The CEO said he felt obliged to make the incident public because of the new site's long history of holding the media and
