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