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Tony Burke
Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations & Arts; Leader of the House / Parliament of Australia
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Tony Burke is an Australian politician and a member of the Labor Party, representing the District of Watson since 2004.
Mr Burke was the manager of opposition business, and a cabinet minister under Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard from 2007 to 2013. He was the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2007–2010); Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water and Population (2010–2013); Minister for the Arts (2013); and Minister for Immigration, Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship (2013). Following the Labor Party's victory at the 2022 federal election, Mr Burke became the Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations and the Arts under the Albanese government. He is also the Leader of the House.
Prior to entering politics, Mr Burke was a political staffer, company director and union organiser.
Mr Burke was the manager of opposition business, and a cabinet minister under Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard from 2007 to 2013. He was the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2007–2010); Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water and Population (2010–2013); Minister for the Arts (2013); and Minister for Immigration, Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship (2013). Following the Labor Party's victory at the 2022 federal election, Mr Burke became the Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations and the Arts under the Albanese government. He is also the Leader of the House.
Prior to entering politics, Mr Burke was a political staffer, company director and union organiser.
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2022
Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations & Arts; Leader of the House
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| NEWS: Tagged in Cook, CCI weigh in on right to disconnect | 05 Feb 2024 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Port industrial turmoil costing $10.7m per week | 19 Jan 2024 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Burke won’t interfere in ports dispute | 18 Jan 2024 |
| NEWS: Tagged in $148m Warhol works coming to Wanneroo | 21 Dec 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in IR amendments add to industry concerns | 28 Nov 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Mark My Words November 24 2023 | 24 Nov 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Burke singles out BHP for criticism | 22 Nov 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Employer groups call to redo IR reforms | 01 Nov 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Nifty WA firms find skills crisis workarounds | 02 Oct 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Mark My Words September 1 2023 | 01 Sep 2023 |
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Positions - Current
| Position | Company | Year | Company's current rank | WA staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations & Arts; Leader of the House | | 2022 | ||
| Member for Watson, NSW | | 2004 | ||
| Member | |
Positions - Previous
| Position | Company | Year | Company's current rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager of Opposition Business in the House | | 2013 - 2022 | |
| Minister for Immigration, Multicultural Affairs, Citizenship, Arts | | 2013 - 2013 | |
| Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population & Communities | | 2010 - 2013 | |
| Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry | | 2007 - 2010 |
