Jul 22, 2026 – 4.28pmLobbyists and business leaders will pay a lot of money to get access to the Albanese government’s key decision makers, but what about $1000 to see them at a secret gig playing pub rock covers?It is no secret that Labor Home Affairs (and Arts) Minister Tony Burke is an aspiring musician. His Parliament House office is crammed with electric guitars and associated amps, as well as a piano. Burke is known to travel the country and the world with an acoustic guitar – ready should the right moment arise.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
$1000 to see Tony Burke’s band, and just who is paying for Labor’s conference
Hosting a major three-day conference is an expensive affair, but the Labor Party has found plenty of ways to bring in revenue and lower its costs.
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