Teachers, nurses, police and other NSW public servants will be able to access 10 days of annual paid domestic and family violence leave from January 1.
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Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Pru Goward on Thursday said the new entitlement would ensure survivors of domestic violence had more resources and time to rebuild their lives.
Currently NSW public service employees experiencing domestic and family violence can take up to five days paid special leave per calendar year.
These can only be taken after other leave entitlements have been exhausted, which Ms Goward said wasn't good enough.
Under the new system, victims will be able to use the 10 days without having to exhaust their other options first.
Australian Associated Press