Josh Burns

Federal Labor Member for Macnamara. Authorised: J Burns ALP, St Kilda, VIC

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

Antisemitism and hatred has no place in our country.

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

Images of Neo Nazis gathering are chilling anywhere, but especially here in Macnamara.

Our community is one where we are proud of our diversity - everyone is welcome and can feel at home.

Standing up to these racists is above politics and I send solidarity to James Paterson.

[The Age @theage]

Masked neo-nazis have rallied outside senior Coalition Senator James Paterson’s Melbourne office.
https://t.co/J9uFxHbn5Q

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

To threaten a place of worship is a threat to every single one of us.

The targeting of a Mosque is unacceptable and must be outrightly condemned.

[Chris Minns @ChrisMinnsMP]

Statement from the NSW Premier.

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

We need to continue to support small businesses in our local community to ensure that our streets are safe to live and work in.

Clearly there’s more work to be done, but fining those sleeping rough is not the answer.

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

While the City of Port Phillip has not introduced any new laws, they are currently undertaking a review that will report back to Council in May.

But let me be clear - fining homeless people will not work.

[The Age @theage]

Surging crime prompts Port Phillip Council to consider fining homeless.
https://t.co/u77KL4MPpG

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

We need to continue working together across all levels of government to build more homes and fund services to ensure members of our community have access to the support they need to break the cycle of dislocation.

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

It’s incumbent on all of us to work together to combat the rising hate and vilification we are seeing across the state.

It’s disappointing the Liberals will not be supporting anti-vilification legislation.

I hope they reconsider.

[Simon Love @SimoLove]

The Coalition is set to oppose the state government’s anti vilification legislation, multiple sources have confirmed to Sky News. @SkyNewsAust #springst

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

Statement on the ceasefire and hostage deal.

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

And that is why I will always stand up and call it out.

Because our multicultural community won’t be intimidated.

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

Yesterday neo-nazis in masks stood on the steps of Victorian Parliament with their dark bigotry on display.

It was another chilling reminder of the rising antisemitism at home and around the world.

Let me make this point clear…

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

The Jewish community aren’t the ones who hate freedom.

It is Nazis and their racism that actually have no place in Australia.

It is people like them who seek to spread fear and to make us feel like we don’t belong.

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

It’s been a week. My thoughts in The Guardian:

https://t.co/B4Nqa2NYTc

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

There’s lots more work to do, that’s my focus.

I will be discussing this on ABC RN Breakfast tomorrow morning just after 7:30AM.

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

My statement on the attack on Adass Israel Synagogue. #auspol

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

Last night, a group of neo-Nazis, chanting hateful and racist slogans, came to disrupt their rally. They then made their way to South Melbourne.

There is a very simple message for far-right extremists and neo-Nazis, your hatred is not welcome in our community.

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

A few weeks ago, I met with a group of Asylum Seekers who have been peacefully protesting for 100 days in Docklands.

They are aged care workers, small business owners and community service providers.

They are part of our community.

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[The Age @theage]

Police have doused neo-Nazis in pepper spray after they tried to disrupt the final night of a 100-day refugee protest.

https://t.co/EYzZAKXNNl

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

Support for a proscribed terrorist organisation has no place on the streets of Melbourne.

Anyone breaking counter-terrorism legislation should face the full force of the law.

[Jim Chalmers MP @JEChalmers]

New stats from @ABSStats show monthly inflation went down 0.8 points in Aug to 2.7% and underlying inflation went down too. It’s a very heartening result that shows our policies are helping but we’re not complacent because we know people are still under pressure #auspol #ausecon

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

Thank you to everyone who campaigned and raised your voices. We are listening.

The LGBTIQA+ community matters. I will always stand with you.

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

Announcement on the census.

#auspol

[Josh Burns @joshburnsmp]

Everyone deserves to be counted. Everyone deserves to participate fully in all aspects of society, no matter who they are.

I’m proud that this morning we have announced that the upcoming census will have questions on sexuality and gender.