Sexually Transmitted Debts
Long after victim survivors escape an abusive relationship, they are discovering piles of tax debts for companies they didn’t even know they were signatories to, according to experts from UNSW. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is frequently being implicated in situations where abusive partners deliberately put company tax debts in the name of their current or ex-partners. This leaves the current or ex-partner to carry debt they weren’t responsible for creating and are pursued by the ATO for it.
1800RESPECT now has an SMS Service!
The telephone helpline 1800RESPECT has expanded its services to provide support for victims of family, domestic and sexual violence via SMS text message. The Albanese Government announced the expansion, as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence draws to a close. With the new service launching today after successful soft testing over the past fortnight, people who experience family, domestic or sexual violence can contact 1800RESPECT via SMS, increasing accessibility to support .
The service is for those experiencing the impacts of sexual assault, domestic and family violence. Victims of sexual assault, domestic and family violence, as well as their family and friends, frontline workers and anyone who receives a disclosure of violence, can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 or visit the website. https://www.1800respect.org.au/732
Paid domestic violence leave now available for small business employees
Employees working in small businesses are now eligible for ten days of paid family and domestic violence leave, under legislation that comes into effect from Tuesday. The entitlement for small business employees comes six months after employees of medium and large businesses were granted the right. The Albanese government had given small businesses an additional six months to prepare, in recognition of the limited resources of most small businesses.