Australia news live: China hits back at Penny Wong’s comments; Victorian teachers due to begin strike
Summary
Teachers in Victoria, Australia, are set to strike over pay and working conditions, affecting many public schools. Meanwhile, China responded to Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong's concerns about Chinese missile tests and tensions in the South China Sea by blaming the Philippines and defending its actions as routine.Key Facts
- Over 35,000 teachers and school staff in Victoria, Australia, are striking after rejecting a government pay offer.
- The proposed pay rise was 28.3% over four years, but teachers want better support for workload and resources.
- Graduate teachers in Victoria are paid $13,000 less than their counterparts in the Northern Territory.
- Victorian teachers say their strike is about pay and also improving class sizes and school conditions.
- China said the South China Sea tensions are caused by the Philippines, not China.
- China called its recent missile test a routine exercise and said it informed nearby countries, including Australia.
- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed concern about aggressive actions and missile testing by China in the South China Sea.
- Australia is considering increasing joint naval patrols in the region with the US and Japan to maintain stability.
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