The Australian Education Union says 79 per cent of its members voted to endorse the latest pay offer from the government.
Victorian teachers are to be the best paid in Australia. A union rebellion helped seal the deal
Salaries will rise 28.3% to 32.4% over four years, an outcome partly shaped by a rank-and-file revolt within the Australian Education Union
Vic Labor delivers second-rate deal that leaves public schools shortchanged | The Australian Greens
The Victorian Greens have criticised the Carroll Labor Government for celebrating a school funding deal that leaves public school students waiting years longer than promised for the bare minimum funding they need.
Put politicians on worker's wage – Victorian Socialists
Politicians should live more like the rest of us. We’ll fight to cap MPs' wages at $96,000 (a sixth-year nurse’s wage) and end their perks.
Long term agreement finally signed to fully fund Victorian public schools
The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments have signed a long-term agreement to fully fund Victorian public schools, however union leaders have described a delay of part of Victoria’s contribution until 2031 as “unfair”.
The 'rebel educator' candidates taking on Labor – Victorian Socialists
A group of teachers and education support staff - members of Victorian Socialists who, as part of the Socialists in Schools union group, have played a leading role in the rank-and-file rebellion within the AEU - will be running a targeted campaign in this November’s state election challenging eight sitting Labor MPs, including Premier and former Minister for Education Ben Carroll.
Education Policy
Australia continues to rank lower than comparable high- and middle-income countries in achieving quality education outcomes. This despite record spending by federal and state governments on progressive curriculum initiatives. One Nation will restore critical thinking in the classroom and reinstate the cornerstones of education.
Greens say Labor is on notice to reinstate $2.4 billion for public schools after damning inquiry report | The Australian Greens
The Victorian Greens have said Labor is on notice to reinstate the $2.4 billion for public schools that was quietly cut last year by Jacinta Allan’s Labor government.
Secrets of amazing teachers: What both sides of the education reform debate get wrong about autonomy and accountability
Everyone knows teachers are key. But the debate over reform and Common Core has stalled. This is a way forward
Greens say more TAFE funding needed as Victoria ranks dead last and educators working a day a week unpaid | The Australian Greens
The Victorian Greens are calling for increased investment in TAFE following new research showing Victorian TAFE teachers are working an average of seven unpaid hours every week.
Victoria moves to scrap group voting tickets before the poll
Rebel News and Reignite Democracy built the right its own preference machine. Now Labor wants the whole system scrapped.
Exclusive poll shows nearly half of respondents defecting from Victorian Labor. What do these voters care about?
Victorian voters surveyed named cost of living, crime and health as their top three policy issues, with just over three months until the next state election.
Workers' power – Victorian Socialists
Everyone deserves well paid, secure work. We’re fighting for the right to strike, a $35 minimum wage on government-funded work, and an end to wage theft.
Early childhood, primary and secondary education – Victorian Socialists
Every child deserves free, quality public education. We’re fighting for universal preschool and childcare, better student-teacher ratios, and an end to NAPLAN.
Another rent record, another reason to replace Labor | The Australian Greens
The Victorian Greens say new figures showing Melbourne unit rents have hit a record $600 a week prove renters cannot afford another four years of Labor, with the Greens the only party going to this election with a plan to directly cut rents.
Education - Platform | The Australian Greens
Every child deserves a great public education, no matter where they live or how much their parents earn.
Young people deserve better – Victorian Socialists
Young people struggle to find secure work and decent, affordable housing. We support the right to vote at 16, full adult pay, and liveable welfare payments.