Tony Burke MP
@tonyburkemp
Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Minister for Cyber Security, Minister for the Arts, Leader of the House, Member for Watson. Authorised by T. Burke, ALP, Shop 29, 1 Broadway Punchbowl, NSW, 2196
Australians love live music, and we’re backing the venues, festivals and artists who bring it to life. That’s why the Albanese Labor Government is investing $12.5 million in Revive Live—helping keep gigs on, supporting local communities, and ensuring the soundtrack of Australia continues to thrive.
Hats off to the dedicated Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police and Queensland Police Service officers (two and four-legged) who put on an impressive demonstration at Cairns airport of the work they do to keep travellers safe.
Remote communities on the very tip of Cape York Peninsula are our eyes and ears, working in partnership with the Australian Border Force, the Australian Federal Police and Queensland Police Force. Together, they keep our border strong and Australia is grateful for what they do. #BorderWatch
I met Peter and Wolfgang at the pub on Thursday Island. They have been working to protect Australia’s northern border for a combined 56 years.
People arguing that countries shouldn't have to take back their own citizens need to realise the serious threat it would be to Australia's national security.
Local business Nutroasters has just celebrated its 100th anniversary. Now the third generation is carrying on the family tradition. I’ve known them for ages, and was a customer long before I became an MP.
Loving Australia means loving it for who we are, not some perverted version where we turn on each other and lose our kindness towards one another.
Islamophobia is real. It is widespread. It is debilitating. And it is unacceptable.
Loving Australia means loving it for who we are, not some perverted version where we turn on each other and lose our kindness towards one another.
The days of scrambling around for a pen after a long flight are numbered. We’re ditching paper passenger cards and going digital. Over the next 18 months we’ll be rolling out digital passenger cards at every Australian international airport.
People who hate modern Australia shouldn’t pretend to be patriotic.
Today we’ve taken the decision to list the Neo-Nazis as a prohibited hate group.
Violent extremists are increasingly being radicalised online and the pathways for radicalisation are evolving every day. The Albanese Labor Government is taking action and establishing a dedicated national Counter Terrorism Online Centre.
Australia is and should always be a country where we judge you by who you are, not where you’re from.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the week leading up to Easter known as Holy Week. It’s today for me but next Sunday for those who follow the Orthodox calendar.
Rhoda Roberts, you will always be respected, revered and loved. We are grateful for you. Rest in peace.
Today is the International Day to combat Islamophobia. There is no place for Islamophobia. Not here. Not anywhere.
Later in the evening, they were reunited with their five teammates who had made the same decision the night before. They will be safe here. They will be at home here. They are welcome here in Australia.
Last night I was able to tell five women from the Iranian Women’s Soccer team that they are welcome to stay in Australia, to be safe and have a home here.
Pauline Hanson went to Lakemba. You won’t believe what happened next…
I love citizenship ceremonies. They are joyful celebrations, marking the beginning of a new chapter as an Australian citizen. To each and every person making their commitment to our country today - Welcome home!
On this national day of mourning, we take time to remember the 15 lives taken so tragically on December 14. The Jewish community is asking us all to perform a Mitzvah for Bondi - an act of kindness, to create a wave of goodwill.
Wishing for your 2026 to be a year of safety and peace. Happy New Year. A special thank you to students Anaam and Jonathan for their incredible artwork.
People on visas are guests in our country - if you come here to bring hate, we don’t need you.
For a generation, organisations that exist to promote hate in Australia have been allowed to skate by just below the threshold where the courts can take action. We’re changing that threshold.
Last night, Australia itself was attacked. Yet today, tributes flow and communities across Sydney come and stand together as one. Tonight, Commissioner Krissy Barrett, and I joined Rabbi Zalman Kastel to pay our own tribute.
On Thursday the Albanese Labor Government will introduce legislation to ensure there are Australian content requirements for streaming platforms.
Here are four key things you can do to keep safe and secure this Cyber Security Awareness Month.
