A man has been charged after he allegedly infiltrated the ABC's high-security Sydney headquarters before grabbing a female employee and kissing her.
Security has been boosted at Australia's national broadcaster while the alleged culprit's mental health is assessed.
Kieren Gallagher, 31, entered the ABC's Ultimo offices about 2.30pm last Wednesday, police said in a statement today.
Gallagher allegedly approached a female employee, grabbed her and kissed her before fleeing.
Security guards were alerted and police arrested Gallagher today.
An email circulated to ABC employees, seen by AAP, says Gallagher is believed to have tailgated staff walking through the building's high-security doors.
There is now an increased security presence at the Ultimo office, the email states.
Gallagher appeared before Sydney's Central Local Court today charged with stalking and intimidation with intent to cause fear as well as trespassing and common assault.
The 31-year-old was detained while his mental health is assessed.
He "appears to have significant mental health issues" and "became abusive" while appearing via video link, court documents reveal.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports the female employee is Triple J host Gen Fricker, a comedian and a New Zealand national.
It says court documents seen by Fairfax Media show that Gallagher had been stalking the New Zealand national for months "with the intention of causing her physical or mental harm".
The SMH reports that in the wake of the alleged rape and murder of Melbourne comedian Eurydice Dixon earlier this year, Ms Fricker made a passionate speech on-air about women's right to feel safe.
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