Thursday, 14 November 2024

 Jeff BOURMAN (Eastern Victoria) (12:27): (746) My question is for the minister representing the Minister for Police in the other place. Victoria Police is easily, in my opinion, the best police force in Australia. The daily danger they face in the execution of their duties should attract decent recompense, but that is clearly not the case at the moment. New South Wales Police have just received a large pay rise, right when Victoria Police are fighting basically for less. It has not been since 1999 that we have had this level of industrial unrest within Victoria Police. My question is: will the minister step in and end the industrial unrest by giving the police members a decent pay rise?

 Enver ERDOGAN (Northern Metropolitan – Minister for Corrections, Minister for Youth Justice, Minister for Victim Support) (12:28): I thank Mr Bourman for his question and his interest in this issue. I also want to express my deep support for Victoria Police, a hardworking and a crucial part of our justice system. I am sure the Minister for Police will be happy to respond. I will refer this matter to him, and I am sure he will be happy to respond in line with the standing orders.