Police union on lost arbitration case
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The police union is warning police bosses will struggle to recruit and retain staff because the new pay deal isn't good enough. After the parties failed to reach an agreement, an independent arbitrator was brought in to make the final call, and has decided the government's offer is fair. It includes a $1500 lump sum payment, a flat $5000 pay increase, plus another 4 percent increase in July and again in 2025. Police Association president Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.