60 Minutes: Nov 22

60 Minutes has secured an interview with the young Australian woman who survived the Paris terror attacks, Emma Parkinson.

While it’s clear 60 Minutes has paid her for the interview, Ms. Parkinson admirably stresses she is making a donation to the Red Cross.

Executive Producer Tom Malone says “Emma wants to make it very clear she’s not profiting from telling her story. Emma wanted to tell her story once, in a personal setting, and then get on with her recovery in private. Moreover Emma will be making a donation to the International Federation of the Red Cross.”

60 Minutes traditionally does not comment on payment of its subjects (except when they do).

19 year old Emma Parkinson was inside the Bataclan Theatre last Friday the 13th of November, and was shot through the hip during the attack.

60 Minutes Reporter Ross Coulthart has just interviewed Emma in Paris and says “Emma is a remarkably brave young woman, with an amazing spirit. She has endured a terrifying situation, and come through it with a strong message for the people of France and Australia.”

Sunday, November 22 at 8.10pm on Nine.