Two homes and a baby: How politicians Josh Burns and Georgie Purcell manage the juggle
Josh Burns and Georgie Purcell, both politicians, navigate the challenges of parenting and domestic responsibilities. Their relationship, which began in mid-2024, has brought together their children from previous and current partnerships. A new book by Leah Ruppanner explores the concept of the 'mental load' in relationships, highlighting the often invisible emotional labor involved in family management.
- ▪Josh Burns is a federal Labor politician, while Georgie Purcell represents the Animal Justice Party in Victoria.
- ▪The couple welcomed their daughter, Lilah, in December 2025, and Burns has a seven-year-old daughter, Tia, from a previous marriage.
- ▪Leah Ruppanner's book, 'Drained', addresses the mental load in relationships, emphasizing the emotional thinking that often goes unnoticed.
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