Jacqui Lambie (Tasmania, Jacqui Lambie Network) Share this | Hansard source

Defence public servants have been offered the same pay increase as uniformed ADF: 11.2 per cent over three years. The Public Service, which has a very active union, see this for what it is—a pay cut—and are taking industrial action to address it. Our diggers, on the other hand, have to smile and take what the CDF gives them, while their unique service to our country goes unrecognised. Minister, why is it that the Public Service union has a seat at the negotiating table while diggers have to take what the CDF gives them?