Bill Shorten’s live TV monologue about his mother’s ambitions to be a lawyer being thwarted by her working-class roots was hailed as an election-winning moment — but he omitted the fact that she went on to enjoy an illustrious career as a barrister.

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Shorten’s heartfelt tale missing vital fact

Shorten’s heartfelt tale missing vital fact

Bill Shorten’s live TV monologue about his mother’s ambitions to be a lawyer being thwarted by her working-class roots was hailed as an election-winning moment — but he omitted the fac... Read more

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