Mark Latham says Labor has not learnt from its past mistakes as the party navigates its policies after an election loss.

Labor Party president Wayne Swan said Labor should keep most of the policies they took to the federal election.

But the party’s energy spokesman Mark Butler has hit back, saying they need to review their policies, including their approach to tax and climate change.

Mark Latham says Labor keeps repeating their past mistakes.

“How long does it to take to get rid of the policies rejected by the Australian people? It’s unbelievable.

“The fact that they’re having a little debate about the obvious is a very, very, bad sign for their future.”

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