Thousands of Victoria Police officers have voted to ramp up industrial action over better pay and working hours.
Victoria's acting premier has issued an ultimatum to the police force after officers refused to issue on-the-spot fines in an escalation of their pay dispute.
Almost 15,000 police officers this week voted to ramp up industrial action ahead of the AFL grand final next weekend, meaning a significant police presence could be missing from major events.Almost 15,000 police officers this week voted to ramp up industrial action. "Victoria Police have already had to respond to these bans by putting out calls for overtime, for paid overtime, for these events," Gatt said.
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