Queensland police union chief calls state government pay offer ‘grossly inadequate’ days after approving it
Shane Prior says Crisafulli government was completely inflexible' amid widespread member backlash over 8% pay deal he had previously described as the largest ever'
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Queensland's police union chief has conceded a permanent pay increase he approved earlier this week is grossly inadequate" and insulting" as officers threaten industrial action and the Crisafulli government faces a protracted battle with key unions over pay deals.
Under a preliminary deal announced this week, police would receive an 8% pay rise over three years, plus two $4,000 bonuses for general duties officers. The state and union had agreed to the offer in principle on Monday night, but it must go to members before it takes effect.
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