Bill Shorten to remain in cabinet until February

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the retirement of NDIS Minister Bill Shorten after 17 years in parliament. “My friend Bill Shorten has decided he will not be contesting the next election,” Mr Albanese said. “In this term and right throughout his 17 years in parliament and before an official, a proud official in the trade union movement, Bill has given everything every day.” “I want to make it clear that I have asked Bill to remain in cabinet until he departs in February.”