Ageism in Attorney General's Department

Funny how the Federal labor Government is raising the eligibility for the aged pension to 67 years of age. Funny how older people are being asked to take the pressure off the social security system by having superannuation. Funny how the Federal Government wants older people to stay in the workforce.

So what should we think of the NSW Labor Government's discriminatory and hypocritical attitude concerning people employed at the NSW Law Reform Commission? Geesche Jacobsen's article in the Brisbane Times drew attention to this issue. Jacobsen stated:

"Only 14 per cent of the staff at the Law Reform Commission are under 40 years of age, and the vast majority of them have been in their job for more than 10 years. No-one has left for several years."

Interesting attitude! So on that basis then Mr Laurie Glanfield should be asked to resign as Director General of the Department of Justice and Attorney General. Why? He is in his 50s and he has held the same job of Director General since 1991. Nobody else has had an opportunity to bring fresh perspectives, fresh experiences, and greater wisdom and skills to that job. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. If the "oldies" at the Law Reform Commission have to go, then so should Mr Glanfield.