’Make policing viable again’: Failed talks see Vic Police advise industrial action

Victoria’s police union is proposing industrial action over failed enterprise negotiations with the Allan government. Over 17,000 unionised officers will vote next week to approve action including stopping work which does not affect community safety. Members will also stop overtime work without claiming pay and warn motorists of speed camera locations. The union is fighting for a four per cent wage increase as well as a cost-of-living adjustment. Police Association boss Wayne Gatt has pleaded with the government to “make policing viable again” both financially and lifestyle-wise.