Policy Library

Explore our collection of evidence-based policy papers, organised by topic. These papers reflect NFAW’s ongoing work to inform and influence policies that impact women and girls across Australia.

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Inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022

NFAW congratulates the Government on the introduction of an amendment to the Fair Work Act to provide 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave as part of the National Employment Standards. NFAW is one of many organisations that have repeatedly sought such an amendment.

Topic

Employment

Date

28 August, 2022

Family violence leave - 2019

Australian women are nearly three times more likely than men to experience violence from an intimate partner (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 4906.0) Over 62% of women experiencing family violence are in paid employment (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 4906.0).

Topic

Election Platforms

Date

18 May, 2019

election platform Family Violence Leave

Submission to the Fair Work Commission on family and domestic violence leave

This submission is also endorsed by the Equality Rights Alliance, the South Australian Working Women’s Centre, BPW Australia, the Women’s Electoral Lobby, and the Work + Family Policy Roundtable.

Topic

Employment / Violence Against Women

Date

10 January, 2015

Employment Fair work Family Violence Leave violence against women

The National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW) would like to acknowledge and pay its respects to the Traditional Custodians of Country and recognise their connection throughout time to its lands, seas, skies and waters of which we live, work and benefit from today. NFAW would like to pay respect to the Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people visiting our page.

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