On Thursday, Minister for Women Kelly O’Downer will introduce legislation to parliament that offers five days of unpaid domestic violence leave. However, the Australian Council of Trade Unions says it need to be 10 days of paid leave.
Union President Michelle O’Neill believes this should be the minimum, as women need time and money to find a new home, school, and to deal with both police and court matters.
President O’Neill says women shouldn't have to choose between whether they are safe or whether they have an income and that the cost is tiny for businesses when it could be saving lives.