New family violence paid leave not enough: advocates

In November last year, the Federal government introduced a new paid family and domestic violence leave, allowing workers in non-small companies to get ten days of paid leave.

Small businesses will access this scheme in August this year, but some experts are concerned the paid leave is not enough, particularly in regional communities.

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First aired on The Wire, Friday 3 March 2023