Josh Burns
Josh Burns is a Jewish Labor MP representing the federal electorate of Macnamara in Australia. He has been vocal in condemning antisemitic acts, including a recent white supremacist training camp held in his constituency.
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Josh Burns blasts antisemitism as MPs return to Canberra.
Mark Dreyfus speaks on Bondi terrorist attack; Josh Burns, Julian Leeser blast antisemitism as MPs return to Canberra ahead of National Day of Mourning
Australia· 2026-01-19
Josh Burns is a Jewish MP who has campaigned against antisemitism and faced vandalism at his electoral office.
Labor has an antisemitism problem. If it wasn’t clear before, it is nowAustralia· 2025-12-20
The federal Labor MP for Macnamara, Josh Burns, travelled to attend.
Rabbi Eli Schlanger remembered as ‘a great leader’ at first funeral for victims of Bondi terror attack | Bondi beach terror attack
United Kingdom· 2025-12-17
Josh Burns said the government needed to ensure that Australians felt safe in their country.
Josh Frydenberg lashes Anthony Albanese on antisemitism in Australia; Sussan Ley, opposition ramp up attacksAustralia· 2025-12-17
Labor MP Josh Burns emphasized the importance of high standards for government contracts.
Corruption allegations to be referred to anti-corruption watchdogAustralia· 2025-11-10
Josh Burns and Julian Leeser have been working closely together to tackle growing antisemitism.
listen unconditionally, find a common goalAustralia· 2025-10-11
Burns’ position on antisemitism also put him at odds with some in his own party.
Josh Burns and Julian Leeser recognised for stance against antisemitismAustralia· 2025-10-09
Labor MP Josh Burns hopes the unfolding peace deal in Gaza will help lower tensions in Australia after two years of rising antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Gaza peace deal acclaimed by Trump; Labor set to overhaul Defence portfolio; BHP, China iron ore price dispute could drag on for monthsAustralia· 2025-10-09Labor MP Josh Burns, who is Jewish, said Waters had made 'the most deplorable comments by someone who should know better'.
Greens leader Larissa Waters accused of victim-blaming after linking Manchester synagogue attack to Australian policy on IsraelAustralia· 2025-10-05
Labor MP Josh Burns raised the issue of neo-Nazis using immigration as a recruitment tool.
Anthony Albanese warns politicians against fuelling extremism after Jacinta Allan confronted by neo-NaziAustralia· 2025-09-02
Josh Burns is expecting his first child with Georgie Purcell.
Few stunts as Australian fashion brands take centre stageAustralia· 2025-08-28
Josh Burns is a prominent Jewish MP who was broadly supportive of the government's announcement regarding Palestinian recognition.
Palestinian state recognition rejected by former Israeli PM Ehud OlmertAustralia· 2025-08-13
Josh Burns is a Labor MP whose office has been damaged due to electoral office attacks.
80% of government electoral staff say they worked extra hoursAustralia· 2025-08-06
Labor MP Josh Burns had his office vandalised during the election campaign.
Man charged with threatening Anthony Albanese during election campaignAustralia· 2025-07-11
Benson Saulo is contesting the Melbourne seat of Macnamara against sitting Labor MP Josh Burns.
Albanese leading Dutton in podcaster stakesAustralia· 2025-04-30
Josh Burns is described as a fantastic local MP by Prime Minister Albanese.
Labor, Greens in preference stoush over GazaAustralia· 2025-04-02
Josh Burns is a Jewish MP whose office was vandalised last June.
Threats against politicians approach record levelsAustralia· 2025-03-27
Josh Burns is a federal Labor MP who warmly embraced David Sharaz on a Sydney street.
Supreme Court fight over reality TV mansionAustralia· 2025-03-18
Labor’s Josh Burns is at risk of losing his seat to the Greens.
Back to basics – and familiar faces – as Greens eye balance of powerAustralia· 2025-03-01
Josh Burns condemned the gathering of the neo-Nazi group during their public training day.
White supremacists exercise at Elwood beachAustralia· 2025-02-15