Victorian teachers are to be the best paid in Australia. A union rebellion helped seal the deal
Summary
Victoria’s school teachers have agreed to a new pay deal that will make them the highest paid in Australia. The agreement includes a 28.3% to 32.4% pay rise over four years, better working conditions, and stops a planned strike.Key Facts
- Teachers voted 79% in favour of the new pay offer after a year of negotiations.
- Pay increases range from 28.3% to 32.4% over four years, plus a $2,000 bonus at the start.
- Early-career teachers’ pay will increase by $12,343 by October 2026, matching New South Wales teachers.
- Experienced teachers will see their salary rise from $118,063 to $151,419 by 2029, overtaking NSW.
- New working conditions include fewer after-school meetings, professional practice days, and student-free days from 2027.
- Maximum teaching hours remain capped at 18.5 hours for secondary and 21 hours for primary teachers.
- The deal will cost the government over $5.4 billion, possibly funded from the budget surplus.
- A union rank-and-file rebellion and external groups influenced stronger demands during the dispute.
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