Tony Burke
Brain tumour patient had Centrelink payments suspended while in hospital recovering from surgery
Australian Council of Social Service says ‘unconscionable’ case shows why mutual obligations system must be ‘replaced with a fair system’ for jobseekers
Cait Kelly Inequality reporter
04, Mar, 2024 @6:21 AM
Tony Burke refuses to intervene in port dispute as he accuses DP World of ‘misguided’ political campaign
Minister rules out using powers to stop industrial action, saying company focusing on ‘media campaign’ instead of negotiating
Paul Karp Chief political corresepondent
18, Jan, 2024 @5:58 AM
Australia joins international call for local content quotas on streaming TV platforms
Statement from peak bodies argues independence and viability of global screen industry under threat unless mandatory quotas for non-US content introduced
Kelly Burke
17, Jan, 2024 @2:00 PM
Victorian Labor at odds with federal party on industrial relations bill
State treasurer Tim Pallas warns amendments will encourage unions to refuse to bargain as he seeks meeting with Tony Burke
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
17, Jan, 2024 @10:30 AM
Australian TV shows including Home and Away handed tax breaks in battle against Hollywood
‘We want to see more Australian stories shown on screen,’ arts minister Tony Burke says
Kelly Burke
15, Dec, 2023 @8:33 AM
Labor’s same-job, same-pay laws pass parliament after deal with Lambie and Pocock
Splitting bill means reforms to the gig economy, road transport industry and casual work will have to wait until 2024
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
07, Dec, 2023 @2:00 AM
Climate protesters arrested at Port of Newcastle blockade – as it happened
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Caitlin Cassidy (now) and Stephanie Convery (earlier)
26, Nov, 2023 @8:16 AM
Labor ‘cleaning up mess’ left by Peter Dutton on national security, Tony Burke says
New laws aim to give courts power to strip dual nationals convicted of terrorism of Australian citizenship
Amy Remeikis
26, Nov, 2023 @3:11 AM
Tony Burke says people have right to grieve Gaza deaths and backs flying Palestinian flag in Australia
Senior Labor minister and western Sydney MP supports Penny Wong’s call for humanitarian ‘pause’ and notes Israeli minister’s use of term ‘human animals’
Amy Remeikis and Josh Butler
26, Oct, 2023 @11:36 PM
The week in parliament: a rowdy protest, ‘aggressive’ MP behaviour and then the pressure cooker blows | House Party
Qatar Airways decision and questions to Richard Marles raise hackles, NSW Liberals jostle for Senate seat and Trump’s gift to UAP’s Ralph Babet
Amy Remeikis
08, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM
Uproar in parliament as pharmacists jeer ministers – as it happened
Liberal deputy leader Sussan Ley is told to leave the chamber during chaotic question time
Jordyn Beazley and Amy Remeikis (earlier)
04, Sep, 2023 @8:16 AM
Gig economy workers to get $400m wage boost under Labor’s closing loopholes bill
Fair Work Commission to set minimum standards and hear termination disputes under new bill, prompting fierce reaction from employer groups
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
04, Sep, 2023 @6:00 AM
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