Extend domestic violence leave: ACTU THE national union peak body wants special leave for domestic violence victims to be included as a minimum workplace award entitlement from next year. To coincide with White Ribbon Day, Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary Dave Oliver said unions will support a special resolution on the issue at an ACTU executive meeting on Tuesday. He said 1.2 million workers already have access to domestic violence leave but it should be extended to cover more people. "Victims of domestic violence are often vulnerable, traumatised and left with little support," he said. The last thing they need is to risk losing their jobs.