Which mine collapse brought Bill Shorten to prominence?
Beaconsfield Mine
Pike River Mine
Mount Mulligan Mine
Gretley Mine
Answer
The Beaconsfield Mine collapse in 2006 brought Bill Shorten to prominence. Shorten, then a union official, played a key role in the rescue efforts after two miners were trapped underground for two weeks. His leadership and advocacy for the miners' safety gained him national recognition and helped establish him as a rising star in the Australian Labor Party.
Bill Shorten: Unveiling the Man Behind the Politics
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