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Paid DV leave misses a key point
The Albanese government intends to introduce 10 days of paid domestic violence leave into the National Employment standards (which apply to all permanent employees) by July.
But experts have said the time frame is simply not enough for victims to get back on their feet.
HOW IT WORKS
The pay will be paid at the employee’s base rate, and would accrue in a similar way to annual leave maxing out at 10 days.
Previously, employees were allowed five days of unpaid leave. Now, it has been doubled and is paid, but will only be available to permanent employees.
“It will not apply to all working women, which is a great pity.”
That's only 62% of the population.
—ANU family violence expert Gwen Gray.
While 10 days is a step forward, women need more time to seek justice. Women will use this time to seek assistance from the police, try to have medical appointments or obtain medical evidence to support a court case.
Susan Heward-Belle
Associate Professor
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DROP IN THE OCEAN
Dr Gray noted domestic violence is a “very traumatic situation” that requires years of support and counselling.
Dr Gray agreed the plan was “better than nothing”, but said leaving out part-time and casual staff abandons a large group of women.
Fullstop CEO Hayley Foster said there needs to be a societal shift to encourage people to take up the leave, as the uptake "is light".
A CULTURE CHANGE
Ms Foster said a range of factors impact a person’s decision to disclose their experience:
a) they feel it could get out
b) they’re scared of judgement
Hayley Foster,Fullstop CEO
“Employers need to be clear about the entitlement for privacy and confidentiality and managers need the skills to respond in a compassionate way.”
WORDS: Ellie DudleyPRODUCER: Bianca Farmakis
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