Are you brassiere-ious? Staff at Perth Mint could be forced to wear work-issued bras as part of drive to stamp out precious metal thefts

  • The Perth Mint is considering forcing female staff to wear work-issued bras
  • Measure is being considered after theft of a gold bar worth more than $50,000
  • Considering banning metal-free clothing for staff entering high-security zones
  • Move has deemed 'disgraceful' by the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union

By NELSON GROOM FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

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Female staff working in a gold processing mint may be forced to wear work-issued bras under a controversial measure to bolster security.

The move is being considered at the Perth Mint after a contractor working at the refinery allegedly snatched a gold bar worth more than $50,000.

In the wake of the theft the mint has considered banning metal-free clothing -  including bras  - for staff entering high-security zones, according to ABC.

Female staff working in The Perth Mint may be forced to wear work-issued bras under a controversial measure to bolster security

Female staff working in The Perth Mint may be forced to wear work-issued bras under a controversial measure to bolster security

Female staff at the mint have been reportedly been told they may be forced to wear work-issued undergarments.

The move has been blasted as 'disgraceful' by the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, who say it unfairly targets women.

'We think it's a disgrace' said Secretary of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, Steve McCartney.

'It's an attack on women's rights and an attack on women.'

He said there must be technology available that would allow women to escape the embarrassment of the proposed plan.

The Perth Mint has reportedly began consideringalternative security technology including body scanning equipment.

The mint has considered banning metal-free clothing - including bras - for staff entering high-security zones to stamp out theft 

The mint has considered banning metal-free clothing - including bras - for staff entering high-security zones to stamp out theft 

 

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