Statistics on domestic violence in Australia are quite frankly pretty shocking. 18 women have been killed by domestic violence this year alone. One in 6 women and one in 16 men have experienced family and domestic violence, and according to the Fair work commission, it’s worsened since the start of the pandemic.

The commission says it’s a gendered phenomenon, and women who suffer domestic violence are more likely to have lower incomes, work casually and change jobs more frequently.

The fair work commission has introduced paid domestic violence leave to try and address this.

To unpack how this could work is the National director of White Ribbon Australia, Alan Ball.

Statistics on domestic violence in Australia are quite frankly pretty shocking. 18 women have been killed by domestic violence this year alone. One in 6 women and one in 16 men have experienced family and domestic violence, and according to the Fair work commission, it&rsquo;s worsened since the start of the pandemic.
The commission says it&rsquo;s a gendered phenomenon, and women who suffer domestic violence are more likely to have lower incomes, work casually and change jobs more frequently.
The fair work commission has introduced paid domestic violence leave to try and address this.
To unpack how this could work is the National director of White Ribbon Australia, Alan Ball.

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