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
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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From: Punch on: Open thread 09/02/2012
marley says:
I'm one of the older ones, so I've certainly seen a few changes in my time. When I started school I learned to write with a nib pen, dipped in an inkwell (no, I'm not kidding). My mother became a dab hand at getting inkstains out of my clothes. Flicking ink at one another in the classroom was an essential… [read more]From: I’d rather have a piece of toast than listen to crap lyrics
Erick says:
Led Zeppelin are responsible for my all-time favourite mixed metaphor: "There you sit, sit and stare, like a book on a shelf rusting." (Misty Mountain Hop) I laugh every time I hear it. Hmmm, I believe I've decided what to play on the way to work today. [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
No wuckin forries. These nuckin futs are tuckin fops
Well, puck me with a fitchfork. The F-word is apparently an acceptable part of Australian speech. That’s… Read more
