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Tony Burke is an Australian politician serving as Leader of the House, Minister for Home Affairs, and Minister for the Arts. He is a member of the Australian Labor Party and has represented the electorate of Watson in the House of Representatives since 2004.

Born on November 4, 1969, in Sydney, Burke attended the University of Sydney, where he earned degrees in law and arts. Before entering politics, he worked as a political staffer, company director, and union organizer.

Burke was first elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council in 2003 but resigned the following year to contest a seat in federal politics. He quickly rose through the ranks, securing a place in the shadow ministry after winning his seat in the 2004 election.

During his tenure in government, Burke has held several ministerial positions. He served as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry from 2007 to 2010, followed by Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population, and Communities from 2010 to 2013. He later took on roles as Minister for Immigration, Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, and Minister for the Arts.

In opposition, Burke was a key figure in the Labor Party, serving as Manager of Opposition Business and holding various shadow ministerial roles. Following Labor’s return to government in 2022, he was appointed Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for the Arts.