I have a vague recollection of the state government trying a stunt like this some time in the past few years. I can’t remember if it was Labor or the Coalition but I do remember them backing down when it backfired. At least I think that’s what happened.

Reading the comments on the smh coverage of this is maddening.

Yeah when it’s the minister “warning” everyone, you know they are just trying to get the public offside with the union.