By Stephen Johnson, Economics Reporter For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 06:09 GMT, 24 November 2020 | Updated: 06:10 GMT, 24 November 2020
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A woman from an unfashionable outer suburb has spoken out about having a job offer withdrawn because of where she lived.
Erin Foster was an audience member on the ABC's Q&A program on Monday night as it broadcast a western Sydney special from Penrith.
Insurance Loans Mortgage Attorney Credit Lawyer'Over my working life, I've actually had job offers rescinded when my employers found out I'll be commuting from western Sydney,' she said.
Ms Foster initially thought employers were reluctant to hire someone who had a long commute to get to work.
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A woman from an unfashionable outer suburb has spoken out about having a job offer withdrawn because of where she lived. Erin Foster revealed her situation as an audience member on the ABC's Q&A program as it broadcast a western Sydney special from Penrith
However Amanda Rose, the founding director of social advocacy group Western Sydney Women, said the withdrawal of a job offer had nothing to do with the travel time.
'That's rubbish. If someone wants a job, they
