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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Burke said he, as the minister responsible for immigration, would have greater powers to refuse visas.
Australia hate speech laws to be rushed into parliament following Bondi shooting
Australia· 2026-01-12
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.
Australia to deport foreign-born criminals under $400 million agreementAustralia· 2025-08-29
Mark Burke is a member of the Democratic Alliance who cautiously welcomed the revised budget.
Budget 3.0 tentatively accepted by some political parties – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-21
The DA’s finance spokesperson Mark Burke said the party welcomed the decision to abandon the VAT hike.
Budget 3.0 – Godongwana’s last shot – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-20
Mark Burke is the finance spokesperson for the DA who detailed the party’s bid to interdict the VAT increase.
DA moves to block VAT hike through legal action – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-03
DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke expressed the party's frustration with the ANC during the budget debate.
South African coalition government on verge of collapse as major party breaks ranks
Canada· 2025-04-03
DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke argued against the budget's proposals.
Budget scrapes through the National Assembly after DA revolt – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke proposed an amendment to strike down the VAT increase.
Finance committees approve fiscal framework at 11th hour – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01
Mark Burke is the DA finance spokesperson who confirmed the ANC's rejection of the VAT increase conditions.
ANC, Democratic Alliance fail to reach agreement on budget – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01The DA’s finance spokesperson, Mark Burke, stated that Godongwana should prioritize economic growth over raising taxes.
Parties warn Godongwana against tax hikes ahead of budget speech – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-18
