The Big Issue unites political rivals

Bill Shorten has sold a copy of the Big Issue magazine to one of his staunchest political rivals.

Staunch political rivals Bill Shorten and Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy have found one thing they can agree on - The Big Issue.

Dressed in a fluro vest, the federal Labor leader had an unlikely customer while selling the not-for-profit magazine in Melbourne on Thursday morning.

On his way to parliament, Victoria's state opposition leader stopped and purchased a magazine from his federal counterpart.

"The people you bump into in the street," Mr Guy told reporters as he handed over the $6 payment.

"From one opposition leader to another," he said.

In 15 minutes, Mr Shorten sold 22 copies of the magazine which is usually sold by, and is a source of income for, the homeless or those living rough.

Mr Shorten was selling the magazine as part of International Street Paper Vendor Week.


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