Shorten stands down as Labor leader

By Matt Coughlan
Updated May 18 2019 - 11:53pm, first published 11:47pm
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has conceded the election.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has conceded the election.

A disappointed Bill Shorten has conceded defeat in Saturday's federal election and announced he will stand down as Labor leader.

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