There's a list of local, well-known men, including a top television presenter, a Hollywood A-lister and a soap star, doing the rounds among women in the Australian film and television industry.

According to an insider it's been in circulation for years, passed down through the ranks as a way to warn and protect each other, but has grown in recent weeks following the scandal surrounding former Hollywood heavyweight producer Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of decades of sexual harassment or assault, including allegations of rape.

The identities of those who have been accused in Australia would shock, including household names.

Fairfax Media has been told of at least two different encounters with the TV presenter inviting younger, female staff members to his home on the pretext of discussing work. Once inside, he offered them alcohol and massages.