AustraliaGovernors & MayorsIndependentNew South WalesMember of the New South Wales Legislative Council
Mark Latham
Profile
Mark Latham is an Australian politician and commentator currently serving as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council. Previously, he was a prominent figure in federal politics, serving as the leader of the Australian Labor Party and leader of the opposition from 2003 to 2005. After retiring from federal politics in 2005, he pursued a career in media before returning to public office in 2019. Known for his outspoken and often controversial views, Latham has shifted across the political spectrum, having been associated with the Labor Party, the Liberal Democratic Party, and One Nation before becoming an independent.
Details
- Born
- 1961-02-28 · 65 years old
- Birth place
- Ashcroft, New South Wales, Australia
- Education
- Hurlstone Agricultural High School, University of Sydney
- Career
- Research assistant, political adviser, Mayor of Liverpool City Council, media commentator
