Victorian firefighters should participate in an anti-bullying review despite the union repeatedly rejecting it, Premier Daniel Andrews says.
The United Firefighters Union has told its members not to be part of the review, because it says the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is biased.
"I think everybody who can make a contribution, anybody who's employed in the fire service, should be making whatever contribution they can to that important review," Mr Andrews told reporters.
Mr Andrews said the review was about driving cultural change at the CFA and MFB, with a previous report condemning the culture of Victoria's fire services.
"We'll all benefit from a CFA (and) MFB that's got a much better culture, a 21st century culture," Mr Andrews said.
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The review will examine the extent, nature and impact of sexual harassment and discrimination, including bullying on employees and volunteers of the CFA and MFB.
The union says it has concerns about the independence of the review, and its concerns haven't been addressed.
"It is vital for members to also understand what the risks and issues are with participation in this review and why we consider it is not in your interests to participate," a union bulletin released on Tuesday said.
The CFA and the union have been locked in controversial pay negotiations for years, with Mr Andrews siding with the union to force a deal through.
