Jack Chambers: “It is important, as an open, trading economy that we do that.”

The best way to reduce uncertainty for public servants is for public service unions and associations to enter talks to reach a clear agreement on public service pay.

I think (it) has created a much more safe and sustainable place for our public finances, which has been my core objective here.

I would ask them to reflect on that.

I'm absolutely serious and I wrote them as recently as yesterday saying pay will be discussed as a priority.