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MP Josh Burns Takes Paternity Leave, Promotes Family-Friendly Politics

MP Josh Burns Takes Paternity Leave, Promotes Family-Friendly Politics

Update: 2025-12-29
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Labor MP Josh Burns is taking extended paternity leave to care for his new baby daughter, with partner Georgie Purcell set to return to parliament. This decision comes after a challenging period, including an antisemitic attack on his office. Burns received support from the Jewish community and PM Albanese, who shared his own experience with paternity leave. Burns believes family-friendly changes will become the norm in politics.

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MP Josh Burns Takes Paternity Leave, Promotes Family-Friendly Politics

MP Josh Burns Takes Paternity Leave, Promotes Family-Friendly Politics