Tony Jones has hit out at Victorian Treasurer and acting Premier Tim Pallas over his “disrespectful” response to the police industrial action occurring at the moment.

Jones thought Pallas’ comments were “bordering on the arrogance”, as up to 15,000 police officers this week voted to escalate their campaign for better pay and working hours.

“I find that a very, very sad state of affairs,” Jones said.

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