Tony Burke
Federal Labor politician serving as Home Affairs Minister during the episode, responsible for national security, immigration and domestic policy matters and the primary interviewee on the ISIS families issue.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 20min
Iranian soccer players seek asylum
Hadi (Hardy) Karimi, Brisbane-based human rights activist, urges protection for players and highlights safety concerns. Tony Burke, Australian Home Affairs Minister, explains rapid visa processing and secure relocations. They discuss the five Iranian women who fled their minders, community efforts to shelter the team, and how authorities handled overnight protection and paperwork.
Mar 5, 2026 • 11min
'Our focus is repatriation' Tony Burke rules out Australian involvement in Iran war
Tony Burke, Australian Minister for Home Affairs and senior Labor figure overseeing national security and repatriation. He discusses Australia sending aircraft to repatriate citizens. He explains reliance on commercial airlines and UAE cooperation. He outlines new hate‑speech listing processes and the government's stance on Australians involved with allied forces.
