Domestic violence leave for WA agencies

West Australian public sector employees suffering domestic violence are now entitled to 10 days per year of special leave.

The state government said the flexibility, commencing Wednesday, would allow victims to attend medical appointments or court hearings.

WA has the second highest rate of reported physical and sexual violence perpetrated against women in Australia, second only to the Northern Territory.

National domestic violence helpline: 1800 737 732 or 1800RESPECT. In an emergency call triple-zero.