Workers will be able to access their full-pay rate while on domestic and family violence leave from this week.
The new laws come into effect on Wednesday and give full-time, part-time and casual workers up to 10 days of paid leave.
The new arrangements will cover at least seven million workers, expanding the five days of unpaid domestic violence leave they're currently entitled to.
Small businesses have been given a grace period until August 1 to enact the changes.
The leave will not appear on the workers' payslip for privacy reasons.
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke said it was important those facing violence, particularly women, were given the opportunity to leave without suffering financially.
"Workers should never have to choose between their safety and wages," Mr Burke said.
"Paid family and domestic violence leave is a workplace entitlement that will save lives."
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said employers also play an important role.
"The connection with work, the payment of wages, is really important in keeping stability in the lives of those experiencing violence when they are attempting to leave a domestic violence situation," she said.
One woman in Australia dies at the hands of a former or current partner every 10 days, and police deal with an average of 5000 domestic violence incidents each week.
It's estimated one in five women have taken time off due to violence from a previous partner, and one in 11 due to a current one.
Domestic and family violence helpline 1800 Respect was contacted almost 300,000 times in 2022.
1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
Lifeline 13 11 14
beyondblue 1300 22 4636
