Victorian Police Sue Government, Claiming Millions in Unpaid Overtime

Police in Victoria are suing for what they claim is money owing for work at the beginning and end of each shift.
Victorian Police Sue Government, Claiming Millions in Unpaid Overtime
A police car is parked outside the East Melbourne police station in Victoria, Australia, on Oct. 27, 2023. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
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“We’re not philanthropists” is the blunt message the Victorian police union delivered to the state government as they head to court, claiming millions of dollars in unpaid overtime dating back years.

The Police Association of Victoria claims thousands of officers have been required to work before and after their assigned shifts but have not been paid.

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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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