William Richard Shorten is an Australian politician who held the esteemed position of Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Australian Labor Party from 2013 to 2019, effectively leading the party's parliamentary wing during that period.
Prior to his leadership, Shorten was first elected as a member of parliament for the electoral district of Maribyrnong in 2007, commencing his illustrious parliamentary career.
Throughout his tenure, Shorten served as a cabinet minister in the Gillard and Rudd Governments from 2010 to 2013, contributing significantly to the development of the country's policies and legislative framework during that time.
