Tony Burke

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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