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Domestic violence leave could save, not cost, the economy: study

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An Australian workplace (SBS)

A new report suggests giving victims of domestic violence paid time off work could help save taxpayers money. The study, by social researcher The Australia Institute, comes just weeks after a federal government minister dismissed the idea, saying it could damage Australia's international competitiveness. James Elton-Pym and Michelle Rimmer reports.



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