Teachers in Victoria strike for first time in 13 years, with classes cancelled at about 500 public schools
Australian Education Union members to rally outside state parliament in dispute over pay and conditions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Classes have been halted across Victoria as thousands of striking public school teachers, principals and education support staff prepare to descend on state parliament for a rally over pay and conditions. According to the Australian Education Union’s Victorian president, Justin M
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Classes have been halted across Victoria as thousands of striking public school teachers, principals and education support staff rally over pay and conditions.
According to the Australian Education Union’s Victorian president, Justin Mullaly, up to 500 schools would either be closed or “significantly affected” as a result of the first strike in the state’s public school system in more than 13 years, with parents advised “it’s best not to send your child to school”.
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- Teachers in Victoria strike for first time in 13 years, with classes cancelled at about 500 public schoolsGuardian - World · Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent · Mar 24, 2026, 12:28 AM
- Victoria teachers strike: warning of further action as 35,000 rally and hundreds of schools cancel classesGuardian - World · Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent · Mar 24, 2026, 5:04 AM
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