"Like all Australian's I wish Mark Latham the very best for a speedy recovery," Ms Vamvakinou said. "It's a tragic event. Mark had such potential and will be remembered for his great interlectual rigiour and desire to give all Australian's opportunity."
"Mark has give so much to his community and to our nation over the seventeen years he has been in public life, he has made an amazing contribution to the Labor Party caucus, he will be sorely missed but I respect his decision to put his health and his family ahead of politics and public life." said Ms Vamvakinou.
