Victorian Teachers Set to Become Australia's Highest-Paid After Union Vote

AEU members voted 79% for Victoria's $5.4 billion pay deal on 17 August 2026, ending strike threats before the state election. Pay rises of 28.3–32.4% over four years lift experienced teachers to $151,419 by 2029, surpassing NSW. The deal still needs ratification — a formal vote by all covered employees — before taking effect.