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'The best is still yet to come': unlikely political duo announce pregnancy
Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell will welcome a baby girl with federal Labor politician Josh Burns, as the pair announced their "exciting" plans for 2026. The couple, who were first seen publicly together at the 2024 Midwinter Ball in Canberra, shared plans to expand their family while continuing to hold office. "Next year, my team and I will keep working hard for the community we love, but I also plan on being a present and involved dad every step of the way," Mr Burns said on social media. Ms Purcell, 33, represents the Northern Victoria Region seat in the state parliament, a region that reaches from Mildura in the state's north west to Bendigo in Central Victoria and Wodonga in the north east. She said she plans to seek reelection for her upper house seat in the state election, which is expected to be held in November next year. "Some people might be wondering if I'll still be contesting the state election in 2026. Absolutely, yes," Ms Purcell said. "I'll be working right up until the end of the parliamentary year, and I'll return to sitting weeks as usual in February, with every intention to campaign and contest the 2026 election," she said. "I am more committed to animals, people and the planet than ever before. This is just one more path I am choosing. "And I am ready to call out any suggestion otherwise. Not just for me, but for everybody else who may face conscious or unconscious bias when choosing to have a career and a family." The baby will be Mr Burns' second child, as he has a daughter, Tia, from a previous relationship. "Our little baby already has the most excited and loving big sister in Tia. And she'll have a home full of animals, love, and fun," Mr Burns said. Ms Purcell, an advocate for bodily autonomy, said that she was "grateful" to have been able to choose when she was ready to welcome a child. "As I prepare for motherhood (beyond cats, dogs, horses and sheep), I carry with me the stories of my abortions," she said. "They are not only part of my advocacy as a politician, but also part of who I am. "I am more grateful than ever before to have had access to choice so that I could do this on my own terms and timeline, and will always fight for everybody to have the same." The Animal Justice Party MP said that she was navigating a complex pregnancy that placed her in a "high-risk" category. "This is obviously a vegan pregnancy (and baby!) and I've been feeling good, which has let me keep pace with sitting weeks, late nights, international travel, community events and the general silliness of this job," Ms Purcell said. "But this new life stage hasn't been without challenges, some of you will have seen me talk in the past about my autoimmune disease," she said. "It means I am navigating pregnancy and a chronic illness, and because of a range of antibodies I am positive for, I am officially in the high-risk category. "It's weekly hospital visits for the time being. and I am so grateful to the incredibly kind, reassuring and supportive medical care I've been receiving." The couple shared their appreciation for their support networks and staff, and asked for privacy as the pregnancy continues. "I know that two members from two different parliaments having a baby is a bit unique, and there is bound to be interest in it," Ms Purcell said. "While we are indeed in public life, pregnancy is an incredibly personal experience, so l ask that we're granted respect and privacy just like anybody else," she said. "But l do look forward to sharing the parts with you that we are willing to share." Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell will welcome a baby girl with federal Labor politician Josh Burns, as the pair announced their "exciting" plans for 2026. The couple, who were first seen publicly together at the 2024 Midwinter Ball in Canberra, shared plans to expand their family while continuing to hold office. "Next year, my team and I will keep working hard for the community we love, but I also plan on being a present and involved dad every step of the way," Mr Burns said on social media. Ms Purcell, 33, represents the Northern Victoria Region seat in the state parliament, a region that reaches from Mildura in the state's north west to Bendigo in Central Victoria and Wodonga in the north east. She said she plans to seek reelection for her upper house seat in the state election, which is expected to be held in November next year. "Some people might be wondering if I'll still be contesting the state election in 2026. Absolutely, yes," Ms Purcell said. "I'll be working right up until the end of the parliamentary year, and I'll return to sitting weeks as usual in February, with every intention to campaign and contest the 2026 election," she said. "I am more committed to animals, people and the planet than ever before. This is just one more path I am choosing. "And I am ready to call out any suggestion otherwise. Not just for me, but for everybody else who may face conscious or unconscious bias when choosing to have a career and a family." The baby will be Mr Burns' second child, as he has a daughter, Tia, from a previous relationship. "Our little baby already has the most excited and loving big sister in Tia. And she'll have a home full of animals, love, and fun," Mr Burns said. Ms Purcell, an advocate for bodily autonomy, said that she was "grateful" to have been able to choose when she was ready to welcome a child. "As I prepare for motherhood (beyond cats, dogs, horses and sheep), I carry with me the stories of my abortions," she said. "They are not only part of my advocacy as a politician, but also part of who I am. "I am more grateful than ever before to have had access to choice so that I could do this on my own terms and timeline, and will always fight for everybody to have the same." The Animal Justice Party MP said that she was navigating a complex pregnancy that placed her in a "high-risk" category. "This is obviously a vegan pregnancy (and baby!) and I've been feeling good, which has let me keep pace with sitting weeks, late nights, international travel, community events and the general silliness of this job," Ms Purcell said. "But this new life stage hasn't been without challenges, some of you will have seen me talk in the past about my autoimmune disease," she said. "It means I am navigating pregnancy and a chronic illness, and because of a range of antibodies I am positive for, I am officially in the high-risk category. "It's weekly hospital visits for the time being. and I am so grateful to the incredibly kind, reassuring and supportive medical care I've been receiving." The couple shared their appreciation for their support networks and staff, and asked for privacy as the pregnancy continues. "I know that two members from two different parliaments having a baby is a bit unique, and there is bound to be interest in it," Ms Purcell said. "While we are indeed in public life, pregnancy is an incredibly personal experience, so l ask that we're granted respect and privacy just like anybody else," she said. "But l do look forward to sharing the parts with you that we are willing to share." Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell will welcome a baby girl with federal Labor politician Josh Burns, as the pair announced their "exciting" plans for 2026. The couple, who were first seen publicly together at the 2024 Midwinter Ball in Canberra, shared plans to expand their family while continuing to hold office. "Next year, my team and I will keep working hard for the community we love, but I also plan on being a present and involved dad every step of the way," Mr Burns said on social media. Ms Purcell, 33, represents the Northern Victoria Region seat in the state parliament, a region that reaches from Mildura in the state's north west to Bendigo in Central Victoria and Wodonga in the north east. She said she plans to seek reelection for her upper house seat in the state election, which is expected to be held in November next year. "Some people might be wondering if I'll still be contesting the state election in 2026. Absolutely, yes," Ms Purcell said. "I'll be working right up until the end of the parliamentary year, and I'll return to sitting weeks as usual in February, with every intention to campaign and contest the 2026 election," she said. "I am more committed to animals, people and the planet than ever before. This is just one more path I am choosing. "And I am ready to call out any suggestion otherwise. Not just for me, but for everybody else who may face conscious or unconscious bias when choosing to have a career and a family." The baby will be Mr Burns' second child, as he has a daughter, Tia, from a previous relationship. "Our little baby already has the most excited and loving big sister in Tia. And she'll have a home full of animals, love, and fun," Mr Burns said. Ms Purcell, an advocate for bodily autonomy, said that she was "grateful" to have been able to choose when she was ready to welcome a child. "As I prepare for motherhood (beyond cats, dogs, horses and sheep), I carry with me the stories of my abortions," she said. "They are not only part of my advocacy as a politician, but also part of who I am. "I am more grateful than ever before to have had access to choice so that I could do this on my own terms and timeline, and will always fight for everybody to have the same." The Animal Justice Party MP said that she was navigating a complex pregnancy that placed her in a "high-risk" category. "This is obviously a vegan pregnancy (and baby!) and I've been feeling good, which has let me keep pace with sitting weeks, late nights, international travel, community events and the general silliness of this job," Ms Purcell said. "But this new life stage hasn't been without challenges, some of you will have seen me talk in the past about my autoimmune disease," she said. "It means I am navigating pregnancy and a chronic illness, and because of a range of antibodies I am positive for, I am officially in the high-risk category. "It's weekly hospital visits for the time being. and I am so grateful to the incredibly kind, reassuring and supportive medical care I've been receiving." The couple shared their appreciation for their support networks and staff, and asked for privacy as the pregnancy continues. "I know that two members from two different parliaments having a baby is a bit unique, and there is bound to be interest in it," Ms Purcell said. "While we are indeed in public life, pregnancy is an incredibly personal experience, so l ask that we're granted respect and privacy just like anybody else," she said. "But l do look forward to sharing the parts with you that we are willing to share." Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell will welcome a baby girl with federal Labor politician Josh Burns, as the pair announced their "exciting" plans for 2026. The couple, who were first seen publicly together at the 2024 Midwinter Ball in Canberra, shared plans to expand their family while continuing to hold office. "Next year, my team and I will keep working hard for the community we love, but I also plan on being a present and involved dad every step of the way," Mr Burns said on social media. Ms Purcell, 33, represents the Northern Victoria Region seat in the state parliament, a region that reaches from Mildura in the state's north west to Bendigo in Central Victoria and Wodonga in the north east. She said she plans to seek reelection for her upper house seat in the state election, which is expected to be held in November next year. "Some people might be wondering if I'll still be contesting the state election in 2026. Absolutely, yes," Ms Purcell said. "I'll be working right up until the end of the parliamentary year, and I'll return to sitting weeks as usual in February, with every intention to campaign and contest the 2026 election," she said. "I am more committed to animals, people and the planet than ever before. This is just one more path I am choosing. "And I am ready to call out any suggestion otherwise. Not just for me, but for everybody else who may face conscious or unconscious bias when choosing to have a career and a family." The baby will be Mr Burns' second child, as he has a daughter, Tia, from a previous relationship. "Our little baby already has the most excited and loving big sister in Tia. And she'll have a home full of animals, love, and fun," Mr Burns said. Ms Purcell, an advocate for bodily autonomy, said that she was "grateful" to have been able to choose when she was ready to welcome a child. "As I prepare for motherhood (beyond cats, dogs, horses and sheep), I carry with me the stories of my abortions," she said. "They are not only part of my advocacy as a politician, but also part of who I am. "I am more grateful than ever before to have had access to choice so that I could do this on my own terms and timeline, and will always fight for everybody to have the same." The Animal Justice Party MP said that she was navigating a complex pregnancy that placed her in a "high-risk" category. "This is obviously a vegan pregnancy (and baby!) and I've been feeling good, which has let me keep pace with sitting weeks, late nights, international travel, community events and the general silliness of this job," Ms Purcell said. "But this new life stage hasn't been without challenges, some of you will have seen me talk in the past about my autoimmune disease," she said. "It means I am navigating pregnancy and a chronic illness, and because of a range of antibodies I am positive for, I am officially in the high-risk category. "It's weekly hospital visits for the time being. and I am so grateful to the incredibly kind, reassuring and supportive medical care I've been receiving." The couple shared their appreciation for their support networks and staff, and asked for privacy as the pregnancy continues. "I know that two members from two different parliaments having a baby is a bit unique, and there is bound to be interest in it," Ms Purcell said. "While we are indeed in public life, pregnancy is an incredibly personal experience, so l ask that we're granted respect and privacy just like anybody else," she said. "But l do look forward to sharing the parts with you that we are willing to share."
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘A bit unique': MPs Josh Burns, Georgie Purcell are expecting a baby girl
Federal MP Josh Burns and Victorian MP Georgie Purcell have announced they are expecting a baby girl early in 2026. The pair made social media announcements on Sunday, with Purcell revealing she was receiving weekly medical checks as her pregnancy was deemed high-risk due to Purcell's autoimmune disease. Burns is a Labor Party member for the Melbourne seat of Macnamara and Purcell is an Animal Justice Party member and sits in the Legislative Council representing Northern Victoria. Purcell also declared she would be running for re-election in the 2026 state election and planned to return to work in February. She published a detailed Instagram post about the pregnancy, including thanking the couple 's closest friends for keeping the news private until they chose to make it public. 'This is obviously a vegan pregnancy (and baby) and I've been feeling good which has let me keep pace with sitting weeks, late nights, international travel, community events and the general silliness of the job,' Purcell wrote. 'But this new stage hasn't been without its challenges - some of you have seen me talk in the past about my autoimmune disease. It means I'm navigating pregnancy and a chronic illness and because of the range of antibodies I am positive for, I am officially in the high-risk category.' She thanked the medical staff who have cared for her during weekly medical check-ups, calling them 'incredibly kind, reassuring and supportive.'
The Age
2 days ago
- Health
- The Age
‘A bit unique': MPs Josh Burns, Georgie Purcell are expecting a baby girl
Federal MP Josh Burns and Victorian MP Georgie Purcell have announced they are expecting a baby girl early in 2026. The pair made social media announcements on Sunday, with Purcell revealing she was receiving weekly medical checks as her pregnancy was deemed high-risk due to Purcell's autoimmune disease. Burns is a Labor Party member for the Melbourne seat of Macnamara and Purcell is an Animal Justice Party member and sits in the Legislative Council representing Northern Victoria. Purcell also declared she would be running for re-election in the 2026 state election and planned to return to work in February. She published a detailed Instagram post about the pregnancy, including thanking the couple 's closest friends for keeping the news private until they chose to make it public. 'This is obviously a vegan pregnancy (and baby) and I've been feeling good which has let me keep pace with sitting weeks, late nights, international travel, community events and the general silliness of the job,' Purcell wrote. 'But this new stage hasn't been without its challenges - some of you have seen me talk in the past about my autoimmune disease. It means I'm navigating pregnancy and a chronic illness and because of the range of antibodies I am positive for, I am officially in the high-risk category.' She thanked the medical staff who have cared for her during weekly medical check-ups, calling them 'incredibly kind, reassuring and supportive.'
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
A new spin-off from Tom Purcell's Alua Capital joins the Tiger Cub family tree
The former technology sector head for Tom Purcell's $3 billion hedge fund Alua Capital is planning to launch Otter Rock in the fourth quarter of this year, a person close to the firm told Business Insider. The fund's commingled vehicle is expected to raise $300 million before launch, and there's a chance the firm might take on additional capital via a separately managed account, the person said. Karlan declined to comment. The new fund will invest in stocks across different sectors, with a focus on companies undergoing technological disruption, the person said. It will be based in Stamford, the Connecticut town that is also the headquarters for Steve Cohen's Point72 and Paul Tudor Jones' long-running investment manager. So far, the firm has hired Dan Beckham as chief operating officer. Beckham, according to his LinkedIn profile, has worked in various executive roles in asset management for decades, most recently as the head of investor relations and business development at private equity firm Saturn V Capital. Karlan started as an analyst at Andreas Halvorsen's Viking Global before going to Stanford Business School. He joined Purcell's firm in 2015 and worked there until the start of 2024, when he began trading his own capital using the strategy he plans to deploy at Otter Rock. He's the latest addition to the extended Tiger Management family tree, which includes big-name managers known as Tiger Cubs, such as Tiger Global, Coatue, Lone Pine, and the aforementioned Viking, as well as funds started by former employees of these managers. Alua, for example, is run by Purcell, a former executive at Viking, and Marco Tablada, a onetime Lone Pine investor. Despite Julian Robertson, the billionaire founder of the legendary firm, passing away in 2022, his firm is still active and continues his legacy of backing external managers. The Tiger Cubs, started by former analysts of Robertson's, have spawned the next generation of stockpicking hedge funds, led by Viking in particular.
Sky News AU
21-07-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Regional NSW residents angrily reject wind turbine development and lash renewable energy chiefs in fiery town hall meeting
Residents in a regional NSW town have let loose on senior renewable energy executives in a fiery town hall meeting opposing the construction of 90 wind turbines taller than the Sydney Crown tower. The Bendenine wind farm is a proposed renewable energy project in the Yass region in rural New South Wales and consists of up to 90 mammoth wind turbines in addition to a battery energy storage system. The project is spearheaded by Melbourne based renewable energy giant Wind Prospect in addition to a raft of other companies, with each of the 90 turbines topping Sydney's towering Crown tower in height. However, the development which is currently in the initial feasibility and scoping assessment phase hit a road block after fuming locals gathered at the Bowning Town Hall to voice their outrage. Many of Bowning's 1000 residents gathered to interrogate the company's senior executives, and share their myriad of grievances including noise concerns and environmental worries. The meetings attendants were primarily composed of local farmers and business owners who were anxious that the massive development could lower the value of their properties. A local sheep farmer Glen Miller ripped into the company's leadership, and said 'you guys are drip-feeding us. God almighty' according to The Daily Telegraph which attended the local forum. Mr Miller said his land holdings form the entirety of his livelihood, and that he had been 'paying the Commonwealth Bank for 40 years'. The farmer said the 260m wind turbines which if approved would border his property would substantially reduce his lands worth, and said he was mortified by the move. 'Everything I've been building – and you guys come along. My plans are shot because of these turbines,' Mr Miller said. Local Indigenous leaders also spoke out against the proposed development, and were concerned that the project would impact the renowned wedge-tailed eagle which have recently come under threat. Former economist for the federal Treasury Dr Paul O'Mara, who now resides in the nearby town of Goondah, said the drop in land value could amount to a hefty sum of $100 million, with numerous properties recently selling far below market value. Wind Prospects managing director Ben Purcell told the community forum concerns about a "30 to 40 per cent reduction" in land value were not necessarily a direct result of the proposed wind project. Mr Purcell said there were a "lot of figures that influence land values". The Daily Telegraph reported that Mr Purcell could not provide clear answers to the queries of distressed locals and reiterated the development was needed to 'keep the lights on' throughout NSW amid the arduous energy transition. In response one local shouted 'do you go home at the end of each day happy that you are destroying the landscape and people's lived'. But Mr Purcell claimed this was a personal attack on him rather than of the proposal. The Albanese government's push to roll out renewable energy projects nationwide to meet federal climate targets has sparked resistance and backlash in regional communities. Residents in regional Queensland have pushed back against a proposal to build 500KW of transmission lines through Borumba which have resulted in far-reaching deforestation efforts while farmers in Victoria's Wimmera region have slammed energy giants for constructing wind farms near their lands.
