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AJN can confirm that former Michael Danby employee, Josh Burns, is seeking to be a candidate in the next federal election.
Burns, a Mount Scopus graduate, announced today (Friday) intends to "raise his hand" on McNamara, the new name of the electorate of Melbourne Ports
"Melbourne Ports has more than 100 years of proud history of work," said Burns
"Born and raised in Caulfield, I understand the work needed to bring Labor to victory – and I deeply understand the difference that Labor can do to the lives of local people. "
Burns was a political candidate in 2014, when he ran against Liberal David Southwick.He did not win, but he declared that" our primary vote increased by 5%, while liberals and greens went back. "
campaign on better local schools,"
"And we did it with an army of Labor volunteers pbadionate locals. "
Burns spent the last three and a half years working In the transport sector, as Senior Advisor to Victorian Prime Minister Daniel Andrews, he joined him in Israel last year to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
. Maccabi basketball player is also married and became a father for the first time.
"A lot has changed … But what has not changed is my pbadion for grbadroots campaigns – and my belief in fighting for the issues that matter to our community," he said.
Burns also paid tribute to Danby, who announced this week his intention to resign after 20 years in the federal parliament
"I have seen closely Michael's pbadion and the long hours that he has had. he devoted to the representation of our community, "he declared . ] Our Parliament is better to be scared of, pbadionate people like Michael in, and I thank him for his service.
"In his footsteps, I want to continue this legacy and continue to fight for our community."
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