🔥 Trending Australian Teachers Strike: What You Need to Know

Victorian public school teachers, principals, and education support workers are proceeding with a statewide strike on Thursday, July 23, 2026, after rejecting the Victorian government's latest pay offer ⁴⁵⁶⁷.

Background to the Dispute

The Australian Education Union (AEU) has been in negotiations with the Victorian government regarding a new pay deal for state school teachers. The government has been attempting to avert a major strike, which the AEU had been threatening ¹².

Government's Latest Offer

The Victorian Allan government offered a 28.3% pay increase over the next four years ²³. This offer was made in an effort to convince teachers to call off the planned 24-hour strike ². The government's new proposal was announced on July 17, 2026 ¹.

Union's Rejection and Strike Confirmation

Despite the revised offer, members of the AEU Victorian branch voted to reject the proposal ³⁵. More than 50,000 AEU members participated in the vote, with 51.18% voting against the agreement ⁶. This rejection has confirmed that the 24-hour statewide strike will go ahead as planned on Thursday, July 23, 2026 ⁴⁶⁷.

Impact of the Strike

The confirmed strike is expected to cause widespread disruption across Victorian public schools ⁷. Teachers, principals, and education support staff will participate in the industrial action ⁵⁷.