Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has joined her federal counterparts in calling on the prime minister to convene a national summit to address the domestic violence crisis.

Ms Palaszczuk told the Nine Network a national approach was needed to address the rising number of deaths caused by violent partners.

"Governments across the nation need to come together, which is why I believe it is important that we have a national crisis summit about this issue because we need to see what are the best practices in each and every state," she said.

The premier, who will this week introduce tougher penalties for people who breach domestic violence orders, said Tony Abbott must seize the moment to ensure a national response to the crisis.