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flag Victorian teachers threaten strike over pay demands.

flag Victorian government school teachers, representing 52,000 educators, are threatening a one-day strike on March 24, 2026, if the state Labor government fails to make a reasonable pay offer. flag The Australian Education Union (AEU) is demanding a 35% pay rise over three years, including a 14% increase in the first year, citing low salaries—especially for graduate teachers, who are the lowest-paid in Australia—and worsening staff shortages. flag Negotiations have stalled since last year, with union leaders criticizing the government’s lack of engagement. flag A membership ballot is underway to gauge support for industrial action, with union officials confident of a majority in favor. flag Education Minister Ben Carroll has acknowledged the need for competitive pay but has not yet made a formal offer.

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