Victorian Teachers Accept Pay Deal Making Them Australia's Highest Paid

Victorian teachers voted 79% in favour of a government pay offer providing raises of up to 32.4% over four years, averting a planned strike.

• Victorian school teachers accepted a pay and conditions offer with total raises between 28.3% and 32.4% over four years.
• Union members voted 79% in favour of the deal, cancelling a planned strike.
• Teachers will also receive a $2,000 bonus at the agreement's start.