Post-rally member meeting – Shepparton

Post-rally meetings continued today with a well-attended meeting in Shepparton. Members carried the following resolutions:

“THAT  UNTIL THE BRUMBY GOVERNMENT AND THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ARE PREPARED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES OF THE PROPOSED DISCIPLINE SYSTEM, IMPROPER ASSOCIATIONS POLICY AND AMENDMENTS TO THE POLICE REGULATION ACT BY PROPER AND FAIR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE POLICE ASSOCIATION THAT THIS MEETING CALLS FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF WORK BANS THAT WILL NOT IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SAFETY.”

“AS THE CURRENT STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF POLICE HAVE REFUSED TO TAKE ADEQUATE STEPS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF RESOURCING AND AS IT AFFECTS COMMUNITY SAFETY AND MEMBERS OF VICTORIA POLICE THIS MEETING CALLS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WORK BANS.”

“UNTIL THE INTRODUCTION OF SUITABLE OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TASERS AND SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS BY THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT AND THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, THIS MEETING CALLS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WORK BANS.”

“THAT THE WORK BANS INCLUDE THE NON ISSUE OF PENALTY NOTICES UNTIL THE OUTSTANDING ISSUES HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED SATISFACTORILY.”

 Post-rally meetings will continue next week, kicking-off in Frankston.

11:00 am

Monday, 16 June

Frankston Football Club

The Association will provide a BBQ for members following the meeting.

It is important that as many members as possible attend so that you can have your say on the issues affecting you and your ability to do your job. 

Meetings will take place throughout the state until June 30. Check the Members Only section or contact your local delegate for details about your nearest meeting.

Paul Mullett

Secretary