Bargaining continues across Victorian and Queensland schools, with progress on wage offers, revised agreements and negotiations. Here’s the latest on where each agreement currently stands.
Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA) 2022
TPAA members have unanimously supported the offer put forward by the Department. TPAA is now awaiting the next steps while the Department resolves outstanding matters with other parties. Once these discussions conclude, the agreement will proceed to a vote. Members will receive an email outlining the next steps as further information becomes available.
ACT PUBLIC SECTOR EDUCATION DIRECTORATE (TEACHING STAFF) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2023-2026
The ACT Government made its fourth offer on 10 September, but salary remains the key sticking point. The proposed 3% annual increase is not enough to protect teachers from a real-wage cut, and TPAA continues to push for a stronger outcome. There has been some movement on leave days without a medical certificate and potentially additional student-free days, but after 14 months of bargaining, progress remains limited.
TPAA remains concerned that the AEU has pursued bargaining largely in isolation, while being afforded a privileged role by the Government. Despite two rounds of industrial action, there has been little meaningful movement on the major outstanding issues. TPAA has offered to meet directly with the Education Minister to help resolve the negotiations, supported by practical proposals aimed at reducing education bureaucracy and directing resources where they are needed most. To date, the Minister has not accepted TPAA’s invitation.
Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2026
TPAA will meet with the CMEA in the coming week to discuss the revised offer following the YES vote on the Victorian Government Schools Agreement wage offer. The CMEA is expected to meet the wage offer put forward for Victorian Government Schools. Members will be updated once further details are confirmed.
Queensland Anglican Schools Enterprise Agreement 2024
Victorian members sent a clear message, knocking back the Department's 15 May offer and forcing it back to the table. On 17 July the Department returned with a revised offer: pay rises of roughly 28–32% over four years, backdated to 17 July. But pay was never the whole story, and members are now having their say on whether it goes far enough.
We've sent impacted members a critical survey to complete to help shape our response to the offer. It's important you vote on the different proposals, knowing this is not the final binding vote, which will be distributed in due course.
Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2026
TPAA has reviewed the final draft agreement and responded to the employer with the changes that still need to be made. We are now awaiting advice on the next steps in negotiations and will update members as soon as further information is received.
Keeping You Informed
Enterprise bargaining can move quickly, and TPAA will continue representing members throughout negotiations and keeping you informed as agreements progress.
Keep an eye on your inbox for member updates, opportunities to provide feedback and information about upcoming votes.
