NSW public teachers poised to be among the best paid in the nation under new deal

Starting salaries will rise from $75,791 to $85,000 under agreement expected to be finalised this week

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Public teachers in New South Wales are poised to be among the best paid in the nation after striking a pay deal with the state government for a $10,000 pay rise for graduates.

Months of tense negotiations between the government and NSW Teachers Federation recently culminated with teachers rallying outside the offices of the premier, Chris Minns, and the deputy premier, Prue Car.

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