The Liberal Government should follow its own advice about respecting the independent umpire when it comes to paying paramedics.
In defence of Tasmania’s share of the GST, both Peter Gutwein and Will Hodgman have urged Western Australia and the Federal Government to observe the ruling of the Commonwealth Grants Commission.
Shadow Health Minister Rebecca White said the Liberals should apply the same logic to the Industrial Commission.
“The Liberals should listen to their own advice about respecting the umpire’s decision,” Ms White said.
“The independent Industrial Commission recommended a 14.1 per cent pay rise following a work value assessment.
“You can’t tell others to respect the umpire’s call if you’re not willing to do it yourself.
“Paramedics had not had a proper review for around 25 years, in which time their role and workload had changed significantly.
Rebecca White MP Shadow Health Minister
