Bill Shorten Steps Down From Politics

In November last year, Bill Shorten announced he wouldn’t contest the seat of Maribyrnong in 2025. Today, Shorten retires from politics after an almost two-decade-long career in parliament. 

Shorten was sworn in as the Minister for the NDIS by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, becoming a strong voice in government for Australians with a disability. 

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Produced By: Emma Myers

Featured In Story: Anthony Albanese – Prime Minister of Australia, Megan Spindler-Smith – Deputy CEO of People with Disability Australia, Bill Shorten – Former Labor Leader and Minister for the NDIS, Elly Desmarchelier – Disability Rights Advocate, and Amanda Rishworth – Minister for Social Services

First aired on The Wire, Monday 20 January 2025