CFA dispute: State Cabinet meets as crisis splits Labor

BREAKING: THE Andrews Government is now moving to sack the CFA board, capping a dramatic day of developments that began with the resignation of Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett.

• James Campbell: Premier refusing to pull out of CFA deal

THE Andrews Government is moving to sack the CFA board tonight, capping a dramatic day of developments that began with the resignation of Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett.

The board had been given an ultimatum of accepting a controversial new pay deal by 5pm or be dismissed. “This evening I advised the CFA board that the Government has begun proceedings to dismiss it,” Premier Daniel Andrews said in a statement. “I do not have the confidence in the ability of the board to end a dispute that has gone on for far too long and to deliver the reform that the Country Fire Authority needs to keep our community safe.” Mr Andrews said a new board would be appointed shortly. SCROLL DOWN FOR LIVE UPDATES. IPHONE APP READERS >> TAP HERE

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