5 years ago
STATEMENT ON LEADERSHIP
BILL SHORTEN MP
This morning, I’ve asked the National Secretary to convene a meeting of the National Executive to start the process to elect a new Leader of the Labor Party.
I would like this process to be completed as quickly as is reasonably possible.
As I said last night, I will not be nominating for the position of leader.
Until this ballot occurs, I will act as outgoing leader.
Following the election I will remain in parliament and look forward to supporting the new leadership team.
Until new leadership is elected, all Shadow Ministers will remain in their portfolios.
For millions of Labor supporters, today is a very hard day.
I promise I will do everything I can to ensure our great party is back stronger, wiser and united to ensure we can deliver a fair go for all.
I would like this process to be completed as quickly as is reasonably possible.
As I said last night, I will not be nominating for the position of leader.
Until this ballot occurs, I will act as outgoing leader.
Following the election I will remain in parliament and look forward to supporting the new leadership team.
Until new leadership is elected, all Shadow Ministers will remain in their portfolios.
For millions of Labor supporters, today is a very hard day.
I promise I will do everything I can to ensure our great party is back stronger, wiser and united to ensure we can deliver a fair go for all.