Tony Burke Archives - Women's Agenda

Iran football team

Two more Iranian football squad members granted humanitarian visas, will stay in Australia

Two more members of the Iranian women’s national football squad have decided to stay in Australia, joining the five other players.

‘In our hearts’: The race to protect courageous Iranian footballers

“Australia has taken the Iranian women’s soccer team into our hearts,” Tony Burke said on announcing five players had been granted visas.

Candace Owens

Candace Owens loses appeal over Australian visa rejection

US far-right commentator Candace Owens has lost her appeal in the high court over a decision to deny her entry visa to Australia.

domestic violence leave

Casual workers to be entitled to universal paid domestic violence leave

Casual workers will be entitled to the same paid domestic and family violence leave as permanent employees under new legislation.