Victoria's Treasurer urges police to reconsider industrial actions demanding a 24% pay rise, as the dispute threatens events like the AFL Grand Final.
Victoria's Treasurer Tim Pallas urged police to consider the implications of their escalating industrial actions, which include refusing to issue traffic fines and not working major events on their days off. The Police Association is demanding a 24% pay rise over four years and an 8.5-hour shift system. The state government plans to involve the Fair Work Commission to mediate negotiations. If unresolved, this dispute could affect events like the AFL Grand Final.
September 20, 2024
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