Bill Shorten, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services Minister, announced his resignation from federal politics effective February 2025 to become the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra. At a press conference in Canberra, Shorten expressed his desire to pivot careers while still young, emphasizing the importance of education in lifting Australians' hopes and dreams. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Shorten's contributions to the Labor Party, highlighting his leadership qualities and efforts in rebuilding the party post-2019 election defeat. Shorten, who has been a prominent political figure since 2007, will remain in cabinet until February to continue his work on the NDIS. Despite his new role, Shorten's ambition to lead remains unfulfilled, with his previous electoral loss in 2019 seen as a significant setback. His tenure will end with a commitment to secure the future of the NDIS, a program he played a key role in establishing.