Domestic violence victims should be allowed time off work so they can take action and leave their abusers, federal Greens MP Adam Bandt says.
The Member for Melbourne is seeking parliamentary support for his private member's bill giving workers 10 days of paid domestic violence leave each year.
Women shouldn't be forced to take unpaid leave, Mr Bandt told the lower house on Monday.
"This impossible choice is a false choice. There is another option for these women if this place has the courage to choose it," he added.
In December, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten committed a future Labor government to introducing the 10 days of domestic violence leave for workers.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has so far ruled out matching Labor's pledge.
Domestic violence leave is already granted to employees at some workplaces, including Medicare, CUB, Telstra, NAB, Virgin Australia, IKEA and Qantas.
National domestic violence helpline: 1800 737 732 or 1800RESPECT. In an emergency call triple-zero.
