University slams ABC for ‘out of context’ reporting on staff support measures

The University of Technology Sydney has slammed the ABC for “not correct” and “out of context” reporting that links staff support initiatives to temporary course closures.

The ABC article, published August 14, appeared under the headline ‘University of Technology Sydney tells staff facing axe to ‘wash delicates’ to help manage stress as it suspends 146 courses’.

The article said “after ABC News revealed high levels of psychological distress among staff facing the axe [in a separate July report], UTS rolled out advice to support their wellbeing”.