Labor Adds Disclaimer to Mark Latham Portrait Amid Abuse Allegations

The Australian Labor Party has decided to keep the official portrait of former federal leader Mark Latham in its caucus room but will add a disclaimer condemning his actions and noting his expulsion from the party in 2017. The plaque under his photo will state that he was banned for life and that his conduct does not align with Labor values or standards. This decision comes amid serious allegations against Latham, including domestic abuse claims from his ex-partner and accusations of inappropriate behavior towards female colleagues. Despite calls to remove the portrait entirely, Labor figures such as Minister for Women Katy Gallagher emphasized the importance of acknowledging history while clearly distancing the party from Latham's behavior. Latham, who led Labor from 2003 to 2005 and left the party after joining the Liberal Democrats and later One Nation, remains an independent in the NSW upper house. His former party and others, including One Nation's Pauline Hanson, have publicly criticized his conduct and questioned his continued role in politics.