Burns said his baby daughter would have a loving big sister in his daughter Tia whom he had with his ex-wife.
“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,” Burns wrote.
“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.
Labor MP Josh Burns with his partner, Georgie Purcell, at his election night function in Macnamara.Credit: Daniella White
“I’m over the moon excited and can’t wait for this next chapter with my beautiful partner, Georgie, who I love with all my heart.”
Purcell added she understood their different political allegiances would create some interest in their pregnancy.
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“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,” Purcell wrote.
“While we are indeed in public life, pregnancy is an incredibly personal experience, so I ask that we are granted respect and privacy just like anybody else (but I do look forward to sharing the parts with you that we are willing to share).”
Burns was re-elected for his third term in his seat during the federal election in May.
Purcell said she planned to work as long as possible and that she would continue to advocate for the issues she cares about, including abortion rights, animal welfare and the environment.
“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 wrote.
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