Victorian Teachers Strike Over Wages Dispute, New Pay Offer Proposed

Around 30,000 teachers in Victoria, Australia, are striking today, August 11, 2026, for the first time in 13 years, due to a wages dispute with the state government. The union is seeking a 35% pay rise over four years, while the government has offered 17%. Negotiations have reportedly made strong progress, with a new offer including a $2,000 lump-sum payment to avert a third statewide strike.