Election 2019: Who is Bill Shorten?

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten addresses construction workers at the West Gate Tunnel project in Melbourne

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten addresses construction workers at the West Gate Tunnel project in Melbourne Source: AAP

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Bill Shorten has managed to last as Labor leader longer than most in recent history - and opinion polling suggests he might be on the cusp of landing an even bigger job.

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