Premier Denis Napthine has moved to end the standoff with the state’s paramedics over pay and conditions by detailing a new pay offer in parliament.
Dr Napthine used question time on Thursday to announce his government was offering paramedics an immediate six per cent pay rise as well as a $1500 sign on bonus.
The Premier said the pay offer was fair and reasonable.
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He said there were three key elements:
* An immediate 6 per cent pay rise, a further 3 per cent in 2015, and another 3 per cent in 2016
* A $1500 sign on bonus for every paramedic
* An agreement to seek arbitration on any matters that remain outstanding next March.
“The government firmly believes that this a fair offer for our ambulance officers,” Dr Napthine said.
