From union boss to possible PM: Who is Bill Shorten?

Bill Shorten has long been touted as a potential prime minister by many within the Labor Party. SBS News takes a look at his political career ahead of this year's federal election.

Bill Shorten now and in 2006 when he was a union leader. 오늘의 빌 쇼튼(왼쪽) 그리고 2006년 노조 지도자 시절의 빌 쇼튼 Source: AAP

Bill Shorten's rise to leader of the Labor Party in 2013 fulfilled a long-held ambition for the former union head.

Mr Shorten has managed to last as party leader longer than most in recent history, and opinion polling indicates he might be on the cusp of an even bigger win at this year's federal election.

Read more here via SBS.