The Tasmanian Liberal Government has taken a leadership role in tackling the scourge of family violence, this includes the launch last year of our $26 million Family Violence Action Plan - Safe Homes, Safe Families, which was described as nation leading.
Today I am pleased to announce that as part of the next round of public sector wage agreements, my Government will offer up to 10 days additional leave to State Service employees who are experiencing family violence. This will be on top of current leave arrangements.
Previously leave for family violence has had to be taken as personal leave.
It is important for Government to lead by example and that is what we are doing.
We will also be putting a range of supporting arrangements in place, including awareness raising and better training for contact officers and managers.
Family violence doesn’t discriminate. It is up to all of us to do our bit to eliminate family violence and provide support to those who need it.