Daniel McBurnie

Background

About Daniel McBurnie

Daniel McBurnie is a former circus performer who transitioned into a professional actor, with experience in theatre, film, and television (representation: Storm Actors Management). He is also an experienced arts administrator, having coordinated national training projects and classes programs with leading arts organisations across Australia.Passionate about storytelling in all forms, Daniel volunteers as a news reporter and content producer at JOY Media, covering current affairs and community stories. This experience has sharpened his skills in research, communication, and media engagement, bridging his creative practice with public-facing work.Alongside his creative career, Daniel contributes to policy and advocacy conversations within the arts sector. He has developed a policy reform proposal addressing gaps in protections for creative arts workers operating outside existing award conditions, which he has presented to government bodies including the Office for the Arts, senior policy advisors to the Minister of The Arts, Fair Work, and Creative Australia. He has also contributed an ArtsHub editorial publication on fair pay and recognition for artists.Links:Arts Hub Article: Proposal:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ECTfy1BJHFOwEXVYi5EM7ehI3vEtLWMK/view?usp=drivesdkPetition – Fair Pay Reforms for Creative Professionals:https://chng.it/LpX4YDmrXR