Tony Burke is an Australian politician and a member of the Labor Party, representing the District of Watson since 2004.
Mr Burke was the manager of opposition business, and a cabinet minister under Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard from 2007 to 2013. He was the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2007–2010); Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water and Population (2010–2013); Minister for the Arts (2013); and Minister for Immigration, Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship (2013). Following the Labor Party's victory at the 2022 federal election, Mr Burke became the Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations and the Arts under the Albanese government. He is also the Leader of the House.
Prior to entering politics, Mr Burke was a political staffer, company director and union organiser.
