Putting the Law into Practice: The Effectiveness of Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave in Australia

Family and domestic violence (FDV) is a national crisis with profound impacts on individuals, workplaces and communities. In 2023, paid FDV leave became law in Australia — but is it making a difference? This event presents new research and expert insights on how FDV leave is being accessed and used, and what it means for workplace equality, as well as workers' safety and economic stability.

Join us for this conversation, featuring leading voices from government, industry, unions, and the community.

Program:

• Keynote speaker: Dr Elena Gerasimova, ILO Asia Pacific

• Presentation of research findings*: Prof Kantha Dayaram (Curtin); Dr Renata Casado (UWA); Dr Mihajla Gavin (UTS)

• Panel discussion: "Shared responsibility: Collaborating to create safe and supportive workplaces for FDV victim-survivors", with:

  • CEOs for Gender Equality

  • WA Women's Legal

  • United Workers Union

  • Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

This free event is hosted by UWA, Curtin and UTS. It is open to practitioners, academics, union delegates, community members, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of violence and work.

** Recipient of the Department of Communities, Government of Western Australia's DOCG202434137: Women's Grant for a Stronger Future 2024/2025 - Annual Grants Program.