Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese is the Labor member for Grayndler and the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government in the Rudd Government. He supports the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Articles by Anthony Albanese
Cities, not the mines, are our economic powerhouses
No matter how mundane a city’s origins, urban concentrations can have magical consequences. So says the great urban economist Edward…... Read more
Get on yer bike, and save our choking cities
There are sweet days for city commuters and they’re called school holidays. Everyone knows them. They are the days when…... Read more
This Opposition can’t even oppose properly
As the winter fog settles over Canberra and the nation’s politicians return to their electorates, there could be no more…... Read more
Getting rid of septic tanks and other Labor achievements
As friends and family gathered to celebrate my friend Tom Uren’s 90th birthday recently, he had many reasons to be…... Read more
Even Tony Abbott doesn’t believe Tony Abbott
Last night under pressure Tony Abbott cracked and told all Australians that they should not believe any statements that he…... Read more
Parliament is back: let the bells ring
Today marks the return of Parliament in Canberra, in an election year. For some this will be of no interest,…... Read more
Reckless drivers can’t blame government for carnage
Next Wednesday the National Road Safety Council will have its inaugural meeting in Parliament House. This initiative from Australia’s Transport…... Read more
The eternal hope and despair of a Souths supporter
This Saturday the pride of the League, South Sydney, will play their last game for 2009. No finals for the…... Read more
You’re in strife when Wilson Tuckey is setting the pace
The Rudd Labor Government was elected with a mandate to take action on climate change. The Howard Government had been…... Read more
We have the chance right now to build a better nation
Whilst Australia’s economy is facing enormous challenges arising from the impact of the global recession, there is another story emerging.…... Read more
Marrickville mauler hits back at bogan Nationals
Will the Bogans in the House please show up? Yesterday, John Cobb extended the meaning of ‘bogan’ to include ‘not…... Read more
Sorry Bronnie, lazy Libs don’t care about nation-building
In their opposition to the Rudd Government’s nation building agenda the Liberals and Nationals have reminded the Australian public that…... Read more
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Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
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