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Dominic Giannini

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Parliament House electricians are walking off the job for 24 hours to protest against wages. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Electricians tasked with keeping the lights on at Parliament House have walked off the job arguing for better pay as the relevant department reviews staffing classifications as part of negotiations.

The Electrical Trades Union has set up a picket line outside the national institution for 24 hours, saying electricians working for the Department of Parliamentary Services were paid about $30,000 below the industry average.

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