TODAY looms as D-Day for the Victorian Country Fire Authority as its new board prepares to sign off on a controversial new workplace deal for firefighters.
But whatever the outcome, the Andrews Government faces a protracted court battle over its legality.
The Herald Sun reportsVictoria’s 60,000-strong volunteer force has launched Supreme Court action to stop the deal being rammed through.
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria is arguing the agreement would breach laws governing the CFA and hand crucial power to the United Firefighters Union.
Speculation also continues that Michelle McLean and Pam White, appointed by the government to the nine-person CFA board, are wavering on supporting the deal in its current form.
The Herald Sun understands legal advice that Emergency Services Minister James Merlino cannot direct the board to accept the proposed deal has been circulated.
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