The New South Wales Teacher's Dispute of 2003 - 2004 Analysis of a recent Australain Industrial Relations Dispute.

1. Overview During the midpoint of 2004, Australia stood poised for a 'significant' breakthrough in the salaries and status of educators, as it awaited the critical decision of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC). It was a decision that would surely have a 'domino effect' throughout Australia, and whose ramifications had already encompassed NSW and Victoria. It came after a year of political manipulation and negotiation, and more importantly, large scale industrial action. However, the issue not …

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