Bill Shorten

Politician

1967 –

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Who is Bill Shorten?

William Richard Shorten is an Australian politician who has been Leader of the Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition since October 2013. He has represented Maribyrnong in the Australian House of Representatives since 2007, and served in a number of ministerial positions in the Rudd and Gillard Governments, including Minister for Education and Minister for Workplace Relations. Prior to entering Parliament, he was the National Secretary of the Australian Workers' Union from 2001 to 2007.

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Born
May 12, 1967
Melbourne
Also known as
  • William Richard Shorten
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Nationality
  • Australia
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Education
  • Xavier College
  • Bachelor of Arts, Monash University
    ( - 1989)
  • Bachelor of Laws, Monash University
    ( - 1992)
  • MBA, Melbourne Business School
    ( - 2001)
  • University of Melbourne

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on July 23, 2013

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