State government accused of ‘picking winners and losers’ amid police industrial action

Shadow Police Minister Brad Battin has accused the state government of “picking winners and losers” when deciding who to hand pay rises to.

Police have begun industrial industry as pay negotiations continue, with motorists to be warned about upcoming speed cares and messages being displayed on police vehicles.

Mr Battin told Tom Elliott says police were simply asking for their “fair share” considering recent pay rises given to other industries.

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“The Allan Labor government seems to be picking winners and losers when it comes to negotiations,” he said on 3AW.

“We’ve seen some massive pay increases for nurses and the CFMEU has been in the media – the police are saying we just need our fair share.”