Out of the blocks: Bill Shorten quicker than Malcolm Turnbull in early running

By Mark Kenny
Updated June 5 2016 - 10:23am, first published May 6 2016 - 10:32pm
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek ahead of his budget reply speech on Thursday night. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek ahead of his budget reply speech on Thursday night. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Making a point of Turnbull's wealth is risky territory for Labor. Photo: Louie Douvis
Making a point of Turnbull's wealth is risky territory for Labor. Photo: Louie Douvis

 Even before the election campaign is officially underway, Labor's battle plan for the July 2 race has been laid bare via a windy, if politically sharp, budget reply speech by Bill Shorten.

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