Former federal opposition leader Bill Shorten will depart politics on Monday, nine days earlier than originally planned, giving the prime minister an opportunity to refresh his ministry ahead of ...

In comparison, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese receives a base salary of roughly $607,500 and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton $432,000. Bill Shorten will leave politics to take the role at the ...

Bill Shorten and his dog Walter. Picture: Jake Nowakowski Opposition leader Peter Dutton said while he didn’t agree with Mr Shorten on politics, the Labor MP was a “decent person”.

The election will be the first time Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and the opposition leader Bill Shorten have faced each other on the ballot. Bill Shorten has pledged to keep the party’s ...

The clear sense of betrayal from some and relief from others suggests many are not sure where the government stands on carbon ...

Labor frontbencher Bill Shorten will retire from politics ... deserves an equal opportunity," Mr Shorten said. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton described Mr Shorten as a "decent person" as he ...

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten says Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's working-from-home policy backflip has left him vulnerable as the federal election comes closer. On Monday, the Coalition ...