Women

Paid domestic violence leave is critical to support victims and help them keep their job.

Paid domestic violence leave offers certainty where there would otherwise be none. It enables women and children to leave abusive relationships. It provides space and time for women to get themselves back on their feet.

Marrickville Legal Centre has had its funding for a domestic and family violence worker restored after funding ceased on June 30. The Centre will receive a $100,000 grant to fund the service following the intervention of Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, and Sophie Cotsis MLC.

A motion acknowledging the tenacity and resilience of women in sport, who often contend with less funding and support than their male counterparts.

Notice of motion calling for action at St John's College and to provide greater support to victims of sexual assault on campus

Sexual assault anywhere, anytime and committed by anybody is an unforgivable act. The alarming incidence of sexual assault on university campuses must no longer be ignored. 

Jo Haylen, the Member for Summer Hill, gave a stinging speech in Parliament today condemning the Minister for Education’s failure to act on a 2014 request from St John’s College to reform its council following the near-death of a student in 2012.

I’m very pleased that the NSW Government has seen sense and recognises that a licensing system is not in the best interests of sex workers or the community.

Jo Haylen has called on the Government to address issues in Women's Refuges to ensure they are capable of protecting victims of domestic violence. 

Jo Haylen, the member for Summer Hill, has called on the Government to do more to protect victims of sexual assault and rape through consent workshops and improved reporting in tertiary education campuses.