Qld Teacher Pay Rise Under Threat Post-Budget - Education Review

Qld budget bad news for frontline workers who want a pay rise

The Queensland state government is staring down a $1.2bn wage bill blackhole after using a rejected pay offer to underpin its budget. Frontline workers, like police, teachers, nurses, and firefighters, are fighting for pay bumps as high as 8 per cent, with pressure mounting on the state government to strike a deal with just weeks left on existing wage deals. But, Treasurer David Janetzki’s first budget handed down on Tuesday made room for public…

Qld teacher pay rise under threat post-budget - Education Review

The Queensland state government is staring down a $1.2bn wage bill blackhole after using a rejected pay offer to underpin its budget. Frontline workers, like police, teachers, nurses, and firefighters, are fighting for pay bumps as high as eight per cent, with pressure mounting on the state government to strike a deal with just weeks left on existing wage deals. But, Treasurer David Janetzki’s first budget made room for public sector employee ex…