Police at ‘breaking point’ as they begin strike action

Police in Victoria are set to strike for the first time in over 20 years, with officers walking off the job in 30-minute blocks to protest for a better pay deal, beginning at the police academy and Broadmeadows station. The union is demanding a 24% pay rise over four years and 8.5-hour shifts, rejecting a previous agreement with a 16% pay rise. The strike aims to push the government and Victoria Police back to negotiations, with the union emphasizing the financial struggles and increased workload faced by its members.

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