The Daily Aus Headlines: Vic & Tas teachers to strike over pay
Mar 23, 2026
Teachers in Victoria and Tasmania are planning mass walkouts over pay and workload disputes. A federal snap review will examine how the Middle East war and fuel costs are affecting grocery supplies. A high-profile radio personality has launched legal action after a contract cancellation. Conservation data shows monarch butterfly colonies have rebounded in Mexico.
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Mass Teacher Strikes Over Pay And Workload
- Victorian and Tasmanian teachers plan coordinated walkouts over pay and workload concerns.
- Victorian AEU rejected an 18.5% offer and demands 35% plus measures on staffing and workload, with 30,000+ staff striking for 24 hours.
Quick Review Targets Grocery Supply Risks
- The federal government opened a snap review into how the Middle East war is affecting grocery and agricultural supply chains.
- An initial diesel-price impact report is due in one month, with a broader agricultural products report by year-end.
Sandilands Launches Legal Fight Over Radio Sacking
- Radio host Kyle Sandilands has launched an unfair dismissal claim after ARN cancelled his contract following an on-air dispute.
- ARN says Sandilands breached contract; he disputes serious misconduct and cites Australian Consumer Law.