Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Strike Action Commences
Scheduled date for the first statewide 24-hour strike affecting public schools across the region.
Offer Labeled a 'Joke'
Union formally rejects a revised 3% offer, signaling the start of a protracted industrial war.
First Government Offer
State governments present a formal counter-offer of 2.5%, which is immediately dismissed.
Initial Claims Served
AEU serves a formal log of claims demanding 5% annual pay rises and workload reductions.
Australian teachers have rejected a government pay offer as a "complete joke," signaling the start of a protracted industrial campaign. The dispute centers on a significant gap between union demands for a 5% annual increase and a government cap that fails to meet inflation.