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The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday. February 1 2, 199 1 ABC Inquiry told! It's ABC on the AM airwaves i of military iinsictioii on 1987 uirvey "tg gi p.u,,,,- -V M4.S If ill! H'v' 1 ft III i I "Hi 5 I SW H' 4ffv JT 1 vr "IK 'fVnr a If-. C-ctM 1 fe' 4 vr. vM'A t- Etviv ft VyK Food we buy may be risky, says ALP The public is being exposed to potentially dangerous food because retailers are no longer being prosecuted for breaches of food regulations, says the State Opposition. Pointing to a 95 per cent drop in the number of prosecutions for food offences over the past three years, the Opposition spokesman on health, Dr Andrew Refshauge, questioned the standard and safety of food sold in shops, restaurants, hotels and other outlets.

In 1991 there were 1,324 prosecutions for meat, labelling and other offences. In 1993 this had fallen to 64. "Either the food industry ha-had an overnight conversion it. their standards, or we cannot rel on the safety of the food we buy," Dr Refshauge said. "There is no doubt that when you have a lack of prosecutions that people will start bending the rules, and that is certainly a risk for the people of NSW." The reason for the sharp fall in prosecutions was the Government's decision to decentralise the Food Inspectors Unit from the Department of Health to the public health units in the State's 1 4 Area Health Services, Dr Refshauge said.

The Area Health Services and local councils were reluctant to spend their health funds on legal costs rather than on direct health services. He had been told of numerous incidents of food offences goiri' unreported, including instances oi butchers colouring meat to make it appear like a top-grade product and hotel managers replacing top brand liquor with cheap varieties However, the deputy chief health officer with the NSW Health Department, Dr Gavn Frost, said the fall in prosecution was due to a change of approach. Up to 1993, many prosecutions were for relatively minor offence-such as not having a hot water tap attached to a wash basin. "The Health Department decided to make prosecutions count rather than counting prosecutions," Dr Frost said. JACQLELYN HOLE By SUE LECKY It is 7.10 in the murning and the oice of Peter Thompson shifts up a gear for the opening lines of the current affairs 4M, on Radio National.

Three floors below in the ABC's Ultimo Centre, Ellen Fanning is getting ready for the traditional 8 o'clock broadcast of AM on 2BL, just a short twiddle of the dial away. Radio National has gone head-to-head with its sister station in an ABC-versus-ABC struggle. It has begun airing an earlier edition of AM with largely the same reports, and staff and management at 2BL are not happy. "If the metro managers are anxious it is just because there is an alternative," says Thompson, who was compere of the traditional AM for six years until December. "Their jealousy is recognition of the drift, in audience terms, there is going to be towards the 7 o'clock.

4.1." "I think it is a sign of the maturity of the ABC that we can have two networks competing with each other for audience." AM at 8 am is a prestigious, strong rater for 2BL and is now pitted against a full breakfast program of current affairs on its sister network. Yesterday, the stories on the tw versions of A were virtually identical, although version filled out its extra 10 minutes with an interview with Wayne Goss and more on Bosnia and breast implants. Described by one staffer as "the best brand name in the AM has been a staple of the morning line-up on the ABC's main metropolitan and regional stations for 27 years. But under the wing of Mr Peter Manning. ABC television's former head of news and current affairs, Radio National has undergone a shake-up.

The most important addition is a new breakfast program. Radio National with Peter Thompson. As a result, AM is now heard, not once, not twice, but three times: a short version at 6.10 on 2BL, at 7.10 on Radio National and at 8 on 2BL. "It's about confusion of product," said one of many internal critics who did not wish to be named. "Every radio station has its own identity that people get to know.

By JENNIFER COOKE No apparent official action had been taken over a 1987 study which found that more than a quarter of women serving with the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) had found sexual harassment a problem, a Senate inquiry was told yesterday. Major Kathryn Quinn, of the Australian Army Psychology Corps, said a further 9 per cent of the women said they were victims "to some extent" of the most serious category defined in the study uninvited requests or demands from a superior for sexual contact, especially with the threat or implication that refusal would cause disadvantage. The first category of sexual harassment was defined as sexually suggestive jokes or posters or derogatory comments about women generally. The second included personally directed behaviour such as touching, patting, close contact and sexually suggestive comments about the body, appearance or personal life. Although more than half the women had experienced sexual harassment in terms of the first two categories, only about half perceived it as a A "problem" was defined as creating a hostile work environment, or causing an individual to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, intimidated, singled out for unwanted attention or unable to work effectively.

Of the 1,400 women who responded to the survey representing 20 per cent of women then in the ADF at least 30 per cent said sexual harassment of all three types was a problem for servicewomen. Major Quinn said she believed the ADF had not acted on the survey, as part of a defence fellowship study on the career and family intentions of servicewomen. Senator Baden Teague said the survey was "unique" and valuable as a benchmark against which future studies could be measured. "I think it's a very important question that we have to pass on to the defence forces as to why your study was not taken more seriously and was not addressed Senator Teague said. He said the committee should decide whether to commission a follow-up study.

Major Quinn said none of the women had made reports about the harassment, in part because they were concerned it would hinder their careers. "You create a scene about something many of your senior officers don't believe even existed you would be a risk because you would be likely to embarrass your seniors." Major Quinn said that no real action would have been taken over sexual harassment without pressure from outside the defence force. Other witnesses in Sydney yesterday said education had improved attitudes towards sexual harassment, most of which appeared to be confined to older servicemen. The most senior female witness yesterday, Lieutenant-Commander Jenny Lloyd, said she had been subjected to prejudice early in her career, but never harassment Several witnesses complained about the publicity over the allegations of sexual assault and harassment aboard HMAS Swan in 1992 which gave rise to the inquiry. The commanding officer of HMAS Ipswich, Lieutenant-Commander Peter Kraus, said: "A genuine fear a degree of hostility towards our females arose as a direct result of this attention, in addition to frustration and anger over a perceived reluctance by-higher authority to publicly defend our proud service." The committee will reconvene in Canberra next week.

Late starter AM's Ellen Fanning. Picture by andrew meares Early bird AM's Peter Thompson, houre by quentin jones "If you are aping on one network a product on another, you can't help but confuse the audience." There is a fear the metropolitan stations might lose listeners to Radio National at 7 am and not get them back. The ABC's metropolitan stations have never performed better than in the past year. In Sydney, 2BL has just had its best year ever, averaging an audience share of 8.1 per cent in breakfast -AM is a vital part of that success. The acting general manager for metropolitan radio (2BL), Mr Andrew Williamson, does not share the iews of his department.

"I don't believe we will lose audience with this move," he said. "It should be viewed as positive that Radio National now has a very good breakfast program and if anything I think it will maximise the ABC's overall number of listeners in Sydney." Mr Manning said Radio National was satisfying demand for quality current affairs at a time people want to hear it. Audience research showed people in the capital cities were leaving for work earlier and missing the 8 am version of AM. Ellen Fanning, meanwhile, the new voice of 2BL's AM, is diplomatic. "AM is still where it has been for a quarter of a century and listening habits don't change that quickly." The new current affairs program on Radio National should be in everyone's best interests, she said.

The only thing she disliked was having to get used to waking at 4 am. She, unlike ABC listeners, does not have a choice. rm rr cr -if it 1 I 11 lilt II I liW Li C5J Lf C5dMO BORAL Major multinational group High profile national retailer BORAL RESOURCES RECOVERY MANAGEMENT, a Boral Limited Group Company Salesmarketing driven environment Salary package $65,000 (negotiable) A key operating division of a major multinational group, our client is recognised as key player in a highly competitive, price sensitive specialist market. The role of Financial Analyst interfaces between finance, sales and marketing warehousing and distribution. Its primary focus is to provide management with comprehensive understanding of the underlying dynamics driving the business Specific responsibilities will include preparation of detailed budgets and forecasts development of product pricing models, gross margin analysis by product and State analysis of optimum product mix, stock turns, etc.

To effectively complete the above tasks, applicants will need to demonstrate a hio degree of computer literacy gained in a mainframe environment requiring you I generate data, and subsequently downloading it into models created in Lotus ar relational databases. Necessary personal attributes will include superior communication skills, particula' insofar as they relate to report writing and formal presentations, the confidence a maturity to earn the respect of others, an agile and analytical mind and preparedness to be hands-on in a demanding and challenging environment Long term career advancement prospects are excellent For further information in strict confidence, please telephone Greg McKenzie (02) 256 0333. If you prefer, forward a brief resume to our City office quoting Ref 323347. Strong customer base Market leader This leading retail group has a history of successful growth through anticipating the market's needs. The company could be described as innovative, high profile and profitable.

Their market is undergoing major change and this group is adapting to meet that challenge. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role of Marketing Manager is accountable for the group's total marketing programme. This will include a wide range of activities from developing the marketing programme, controlling the advertising budgets, liaising with the advertising agency, to the implementation of marketing programmes to meet the needs of individual stores. It is a challenging role due to the diversity of the product range and the wide geographical locations of the stores. Candidates for this role should have a marketing background in a retail or retail oriented organisation.

Formal qualifications in marketing would be desirable and candidates must be able to demonstrate a strong creative background. The role will require excellent communication skills, a high energy level and the ability to lead and develop a team. To attract the best candidate, the company is offering an excellent salary package, including a fully maintained car. For further information in strict confidence, please telephone Geoff Whytcross on (02) 256 0333. If you prefer, forward a brief resume to our City office quoting Ref.

No. 333412. Start up and develop a new industry sector Boral Resources Recovery Management, a Boral Limited Group Company is a newly created business venture focusing on waste management, resources recovery and environmental engineering. A unique career opportunity has arisen for a business executive to build a new national business with the commercial resources and financial backing of this major Australian group that is committed to playing the leading role in developing this industry sector incorporating the best international practices and performance standards. This role requires the leadership of an exceptional individual with vision and commitment able to develop detailed long term strategies and play an influential role with corporate, government and community groups.

This high profile position requires outstanding communication and negotiation skills while your success in this role will utilise a broad mix of technical, operational and commercial skills. For further information in strict confidence, please telephone Roger Catchpole on (02)635 1211. If you prefer, forward a brief resume to our Parramatta office quoting Ref. No. P21 7820.

3 DB-lnlBfl HAM BROS E)DI7gtfIF iSfek IFDODfflBO (h a T'fTS mi Grani VLfWU LIU, Consultative focus Commercial Lawyer Competitive package ExecutiveManager With a presence in Australia spanning over 30 years, Hambros Australia Ltd has built a client base which includes Government Authorities, a large number of major and fast growing corporations, institutions and selected private clients. In addition, it has forged strong links with the Asia-Pacific region, in particular China, and is ideally positioned to take advantage of these emerging markets. As a result of increased business activity, and the development of its equity capital raising business, there exists an opening for a highly motivated lawyer. Working closely with the Head of Underwriting, as well as other members of Hambros Corporate Advisory and Hambros Equities, you will be primarily involved in capital raisings. With three to five years experience gained in the commercial department of a leading law firm, major corporate or regulatory authority, you will possess: knowledge of the corporate sector and the financial markets; experience in due diligence processes and prospectus preparation and; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This represents an excellent opportunity to become an integral member of a successful and growing investment banking team. For further information in strict confidence, please telephone Jon Michel on (02) 256 0333. If you prefer, forward a brief resume to our City office quoting Ref. No. 333189.

Circa $125,000 Our client is a market leader, a household name and one of the largest Australian corporates in both turnover and profitability. The company is entering an exciting period of growth, both locally and overseas and an outstanding role has been created for a high level business development executive. You will join the corporate team of the major business group where you will work with line management and group executives to develop high level business cases for consideration by senior management and the Board. Projects requiring analysis range from small strategic acquisitions to proposals involving investments at $500 million or more. You will ensure that the evaluation of each opportunity meets the high standards of the company, that risks are adequately assessed and that the case is effectively presented for Board consideration.

To be successful in the role, you will require previous experience in acquisitions and business startup situations within a large corporation, preferably with offshore exposure. In addition, experience in strategic planning, contract negotiation and liaison with legal, financial and corporate advisers will be valuable. Essential requirements include a relevant degree, a professional accounting andor legal qualification and an MBA will be looked upon favourably. Necessary personal attributes include the ability to influence others through persuasion and logical arguments, attention to detail, creativity, complex problem solving ability and a high level of communication skills. This is an outstanding opportunity with future career prospects limited only by ability.

For further information in strict confidence, please telephone Russell Yeomans on (02) 256 0333. If you prefer, forward a brief resume to our City office quoting Ref. No. 331842. The Ambulance Service of NSW has a worldwide reputation for the standard of their care and the competence of their people.

As an organisation, it employs 2.600 people and has an operating budget of $1 30 million The Director Finance and Administration will report to the Chief Executive Officer with significant liaison with Senior Management, the Board and external Government agencies and Health entities. The position is responsible for providing the Service with financial management expertise including the management and coordination of timely, accurate financial management information. The position is also responsible for ensuring the implementation of efficient administration procedures throughout the Service. The role requires exceptional leadership skills and a proactive approach to financial and project management, to assist the organisation to provide quality service within tight budgetary constraints. The key accountabilities of the role include: Manage financial operations, including capital works funding and project monitoring.

Strong involvement in strategic and financial planning. Review and enhance computerised financial systems throughout the Service. Oversee the treasury function and ensure adequate internal control systems exist. To be successful in the role, you will have proven your capacity to make a significant contribution in a dynamic and changing organisational environment. You will have significant senior financial management experience in a large corporatepublic sector organisation.

Formal accounting qualifications are a pre requisite, combined with high level communication skills, a strong work ethic and proven ability to "go the extra If you are up for the challenge, please telephone Russell Yeomans on (02) 256 0333. If you prefer, forward a brief resume to our City office quoting Ref. No. 333742. Closing date 9th March 1994.

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