Queensland Education Minister, John-Paul Langbroek says he is disappointed Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) members have today rejected a pay offer from the Government which would see teachers earn more than $100,000 a year by the end of 2028.
A majority of members – 67% – of the QTU’s 50,000 members voted down the government offer this afternoon, following a week of deliberations.
“While this is disappointing, I respect the process and will continue to engage with Queensland teachers,” said Minister Langbroek.
“This deal would have seen every teacher in a classroom paid over $100,000 by the end of the agreement and while it now falls to the QTU to explain why this deal was not accepted, the Government will now start progressing to arbitration within the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to ensure we can reach an agreement.”
In a statement, the Union said its members had spoken clearly at today’s ballot, rejecting the Government’s final 8% offer over three years.
“The QTU has said from the outset of negotiations, serious reform is needed to address the teacher shortage crisis, occupational violence and aggression and reduce crippling workload,” it stated.
“Clearly the majority of members don’t believe the government’s offer will achieve this and have voted accordingly.
“The QTU State Council meets tomorrow in Brisbane to democratically discuss the pathway forward under instruction from its 51,500 valued members.”
