The Australian | Linda Burney talks of son's death in same-sex marriage speech The Australian Labor MP Linda Burney yesterday delivered an emotional speech on the same-sex marriage bill, dedicating it to her late son who died suddenly in October. The member for Barton, a former deputy Labor leader in NSW, fought back tears as she honoured her ... 'For my late son': Linda Burney's tear-filled speech to Parliament on same-sex marriage Linda Burney offers tearful tribute to son Watch Linda Burney Pay Tribute To Her Son In An Emotional Marriage Equality Speech |