Plibersek versus Albanese: Labor deputy flags intention to run for party’s top job – setting up a two-way battle to replace Bill Shorten Tanya Plibersek said on Sunday morning she was 'certainly considering' the role Labor deputy leader expected to battle it out with Anthony Albanese for position The senior frontbencher lost to Bill Shorten following party's 2013 election loss Mr Shorten said he would step down after Coalition's shock victory on Saturday By Charlie Coë For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:44 BST, 19 May 2019 | Updated: 02:44 BST, 19 May 2019 Viewcomments Deputy Labor leader Tanya Plibersek has signalled her intent for a run at the party's top job after Bill Shorten resigned following Labor's shock election defeat. Ms Plibersek told https://twitter.com/InsidersABC/status/1129891123814490114 on Sunday morning she was 'certainly considering' putting her name forward - setting up an expected battle with fellow frontbencher Anthony Albanese. While not officially throwing her hat into the ring, Ms Plibersek, 49, hinted at the raft of policies she would champion were she to become leader of the party. Deputy Labor leader Tanya Plibersek has signalled her intention to make a run at the party's top job after Bill Shorten resigned following Labor's shock election defeat Anthony Albanese is also yet to declare he will run for the leadership, but is expected to do later on Sunday morning. The former house leader ran unsuccessfully against Mr Shorten (pictured giving concession speech) for the leadership in 2013 'I'll talk to my colleagues today but of course I'm considering it,' she told the program's host Barrie Cassidy. 'My determination is to ensure we are in the best place to win in three years time and that we continue to offer Australians real options. 'I think investment in health, education, infrastructure and a real plan for the battle against climate change are absolutely critical.' Mr Albanese, 56, is also yet to declare he will run for the leadership, but is expected to do so later on Sunday morning The Australian reported. 'I'll talk to my colleagues today but of course I'm considering it,' Ms Plibersek told ABC Insiders host Barrie Cassidy The same voting system will be in place for the new Labor leadership race, which may also feature shadow treasurer Chris Bowen (pictured Mr Albanese) The former house leader ran against Mr Shorten for the leadership in 2013 after Tony Abbott defeated Kevin Rudd. Who are the Labor leadership contenders? Anthony Albanese A party stalwart and senior frontbencher who has served as deputy prime minister and leader of the house Tanya Plibersek Born to Slovenian parents, she has been the member for Sydney since 1998 and became deputy leader of the opposition in 2013 Chris Bowen He briefly held the position of acting leader after Kevin Rudd's defeat in the 2013 election, but decided not to stand in the resulting leadership contest Mr Albanese won the party member vote but did not succeed in getting enough caucus support. The same voting system will be in place for the new Labor leadership race, which may also feature shadow treasurer Chris Bowen. Mr Bowen, who is from Labor's NSW Right faction, said he would talk to his family before deciding whether to run for the leadership. As the financial architect of Labor's failed campaign, though, he may struggle to curry favour with the party's faithful. Mr Bowen (pictured), who is from Labor's NSW Right faction, said he would talk to his family before deciding whether to run for the leadership Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility