Domestic violence leave needs to be introduced across the nation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has urged.

Speaking at a White Ribbon Day breakfast on Friday, Ms Palaszczuk said it was important for people to be able to say to their employer: "I need some time to get my life in order. I need some time to look after my children. I need some time to move out of a violent relationship."

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has called for domestic violence leave to be adopted across Australia. Credit:Robert Shakespeare

"We need to have domestic and family violence leave," she said.

"Not just in government - right across our nation.