On 27 October 2022, the Australian Government amended the Fair Work Act to give all employees an entitlement to paid family and domestic violence leave.
The changes mean that from next year, all employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period.
We’re updating our website and will have more information about the new leave entitlement available soon. Please keep checking back here for updates.
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In the meantime, you can:
- Read the Australian Government’s media release at Ministers for the Department of Social Services – Universal paid leave for family and domestic violence
- Access a copy of the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022.
Support services
Confidential information, counselling and support for people impacted by family and domestic violence is available at the 1800 RESPECT website, the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
