Mark Burke
Mark Burke is the finance spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance (DA), a prominent opposition party in South Africa. He advocates for a focus on economic growth and fiscal discipline rather than tax increases, arguing that raising taxes would further burden South Africans struggling with rising living costs.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,611 | $1,380,000 | 1,278$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 23,611 | $1,380,000 | 1,278$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Burke said he, as the minister responsible for immigration, would have greater powers to refuse visas.
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Australia:
Burke was given the sensitive Home Affairs portfolio last year, tasked with neutralising the political attacks that had plagued the Albanese government since the NZYQ case.
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South Africa:
Mark Burke is a member of the Democratic Alliance who cautiously welcomed the revised budget.
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South Africa:
The DA’s finance spokesperson Mark Burke said the party welcomed the decision to abandon the VAT hike.
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South Africa:
Mark Burke is the finance spokesperson for the DA who detailed the party’s bid to interdict the VAT increase.
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Canada:
DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke expressed the party's frustration with the ANC during the budget debate.
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South Africa:
DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke argued against the budget's proposals.
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South Africa:
DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke proposed an amendment to strike down the VAT increase.
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South Africa:
Mark Burke is the DA finance spokesperson who confirmed the ANC's rejection of the VAT increase conditions.
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South Africa:
The DA’s finance spokesperson, Mark Burke, stated that Godongwana should prioritize economic growth over raising taxes.
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