Free Range Slave

My friend Bill Shorten has decided not to contest the next election. In this term, and right through his 17 years in Parliament, he has given it everything, every day. Only 21 people have had the extraordinary privilege of serving as Leader of Australia’s oldest political party. Bill took over in 2013, united the party, re-energised the Caucus and rebuilt Labor into a strong opposition and a genuine alternative government. Through his years as leader, no-one worked harder than Bill, no-one brought more energy, enthusiasm, ideas and ambition to advocating for a Labor Government. It’s a measure of Bill’s character that he channelled the disappointment of 2019 into fighting for justice for the victims of Robodebt. @billshortenmp has dedicated so much of his career to building and strengthening the NDIS, and he's determined to see it through. I’ve asked Bill to remain in Cabinet until he goes because I want him to finish the vital work he is undertaking on the NDIS, to secure the best possible outcome for people with disability, their families and carers. Bill, thank you for everything you’ve done in the service of working people.

PM Albanese explains to David Speers that Makarrata is a process of “coming together after struggle” “I’m not sure how Peter Dutton justifies saying he’s against truth-telling, telling the truth about history, or against ppl coming together”💥#Insiders

PM Anthony Albanese says he “absolutely” supports #truthtelling on Australia’s history with its first people. “I don’t know why Peter Dutton is against truth-telling. Telling the truth, in general, is a good idea.”#insiders

Dutton has completely walked away from black Australia. @abcnews #auspol