Anthony Albanese is set to announce Bill Shorten’s retirement in a press conference being held at 11am today.
Shorten led Labor to a narrow loss at the 2016 election and then led Labor to an unexpected defeat at the 2019 election, after which he announced his resignation as leader, with Albanese being elected unopposed to replace him.
He has served as the member Victorian seat of Maribyrnong since 2007. Prior to being elected, he led the Australian Workers’ Union.
Following Labor’s victory at the 2022 election, Shorten was appointed as the Minister for Government Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Anthony Albanese is set to announce Bill Shorten’s retirement in a press conference being held at 11am today
