Bill Shorten Announces Retirement, Set for New Career in Academia

Shorten has said his decision was driven by an interest in changing careers.

Minister for Government Services and the NDIS Bill Shorten at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 12, 2024. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has announced he will resign in February to take up a key role at the University of Canberra.

Speaking to reporters in Canberra on Sept. 5, Shorten was joined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he made a point about wanting to pivot careers while still young enough to do so.