"We are not being greedy."
However, it's a hard no to what police are calling a kick in the guts pay offer from the government.
The offer includes a general wage increase of $5000 back dated to November of last year.
A 4% across the board wage increase from the first of September this year; that's not backdated and another 4% kicking in from July next year.
However, police will lose other benefits like heath checks, allowances for detectives, and leave accumulation and the deal will be locked in for three rather than the usual two.
The police union said it's insulting from a government that campaigned on getting tough on crime and now expects already stretched officers to enforce some demanding policies.
Police Association President, Chris Cahill speaks to Lisa Owen.
