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Who did Bill Shorten defeat in the 2013 Labor leadership election?

  • Anthony Albanese

  • Chris Bowen

  • Tanya Plibersek

  • Penny Wong

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Anthony Albanese was defeated by Bill Shorten in the 2013 Labor leadership election. Shorten, a former union leader, was seen as the more moderate candidate, while Albanese, a former deputy prime minister, was seen as more left-wing. Shorten's victory was a surprise to many, as Albanese was considered the favorite.
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