Victorian state MP Georgie Purcell has hard launched her romance with federal Labor MP Josh Burns at Canberra’s annual Midwinter Ball on Wednesday night. The maverick firebrand, who is a member of the state’s Animal Justice Party, nestled close to Burns as the glamorous couple stood together in the Great Hall at Parliament House. Purcell donned a strapless black gown, with a thigh-high split up the side for the event, wearing her cropped blonde hair in a fashion-forward slicked-down style.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Burns, who is the member for the Victorian seat of Caulfield, wore a black suit, adding a purple bow-tie for a pop of colour at the high-powered event. The big items at the auction for the Midwinter Ball included dinner with the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, with the winning bid coming in at more than $25,000. Dinner with the Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton, sold for $12,000.
All up, the event raised more than $360,000 for charity. On Thursday, 7NEWS reporter, Sarina Andaloro appeared on Sunrise, speaking about the relationship. “Federal MP Josh Burns and Victorian state MP Georgie Purcell hard launching their relationship (at the ball),” Andaloro said.
“Some of their political views are pretty different, but anyone who has been in a long-term relationship knows that that’s not necessarily a bad thing.” Burns is Jewish and represents Caulfield, which has a large Jewish population. Meanwhile, Purcell is a pro-Palestine activi.
