The Albanese government will introduce legislation to parliament this week that will put in place 10 days of paid leave for people affected by domestic violence.
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke said the new legislation would give people the means to escape violent situations without risking their jobs.
Small businesses will have an extra six months to adjust to the changes, according to the government.Ministers agree on 'pathway' finalising national plan to end violence against women and children "We are prioritising this important legislation to increase paid leave for family and domestic violence and introducing it in the first sitting week."We don't want to see the next generation of men and women grappling with this scourge of family and domestic violence.
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