Critics argue that a woman would have been better suited to the job, which is responsible for coordinating free menstrual products. 9News
have come in for criticism after they appointed a man to the role of period dignity officer, responsible for coordinating the region's response to a new law that makes menstrual products free to access in the country.
"Have we ever tried to explain to men how to shave or how to take care of their prostate or whatever?!? This is absurd," she wrote in a separate tweet."I remember at school, girls used sanitary pads because tampons were unaffordable," she tweeted. "What experience does Jason Grant have of this? I'm all *for* men's support - but let's have women lead on our experiences.
It will be the responsibility of local authorities and education providers to ensure the products are available free of charge. His appointment "surprised and intrigued some colleagues and friends," according to the press release, but Grant, a former personal trainer and tobacco salesman, said he believes he has a lot to bring to the role.
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