Labor will introduce into the parliament a private member’s bill to give Australian women access to 10 days of paid domestic violence leave. 
Family and domestic violence is the leading cause of death, disability and illness among women aged between 15 and 44 years of age.
Violence against women and their children represented a national crisis before this pandemic. Recent events have only underlined the reality that home is not a safe place for everyone.
Income and financial capacity are key determinants to whether a woman is able to escape family or domestic violence.
Leaving an abusive or violent relationship presents one of the most dangerous periods for a woman.
In leaving abuse or violence, women incur significant time and financial costs including finding a new place to live; seeking legal support; receiving medical treatment; or enrolling their children in a new school.
No one should have to make the choice between their earning capacity and their safety.
This is why Labor is introducing a private members bill to provide for 10 days paid Domestic Violence leave as a universal workplace right in the National Employment Standards.
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