Victorian State Government

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Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

Mar 17, 2026
Day of Action

Teachers walk out; schools remain open under minimal supervision protocols.
Mar 5, 2026
Strike Notice

Formal notice of the March 17 strike is served to the Department of Education.
Feb 15, 2026
Strike Ballot

Union members vote overwhelmingly in favor of protected industrial action.
Jan 10, 2026
Initial Offer Rejected

The AEU formally rejects the government's 3% annual wage increase proposal.

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Australian Schools Maintain Operations Amid Widespread Teacher Pay Strikes

Teachers across regional Victoria have initiated industrial action following a breakdown in negotiations over a new enterprise bargaining agreement. Despite the walkouts, the Department of Education has mandated that schools remain open, utilizing non-striking staff to provide minimal supervision for students.

Mar 17, 2026 2 sources