Mark Arbib

Mark Arbib

Mark Arbib is a Labor Senator for NSW and the Minister for Sport, Indigenous Employment and Economic Development, Social Housing and Homelessness. He was general secretary of the NSW ALP from 2004 to 2007.

Articles by Mark Arbib

The kids are alright, Tony

The kids are alright, Tony

01 Dec 11 Tony Abbott’s claim this week that only the “right kids” should be encouraged to stay in school misunderstands the jobs…... Read more

To go or not to Delhi 2010 should be up to individuals

To go or not to Delhi 2010 should be up to individuals

24 Sep 10 Watching Robert de Castella win the marathon at the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games is one of my favourite sporting memories.…... Read more

Indigenous All Stars - more than just a footy match

Indigenous All Stars - more than just a footy match

12 Feb 10 When the Indigenous All Stars run on to Skilled Park tomorrow night it won’t be just another game of football.…... Read more

Work while you can, but not ‘til you drop

Work while you can, but not ‘til you drop

03 Feb 10 This week’s release of the 2010 Intergenerational Report by Treasurer Wayne Swan brought the issue of mature-age workers rightly into…... Read more

My speech on Gen Y was about tough love

29 Jul 09 In a speech to Young Labor seven months ago I said that generations were often unfairly criticised by the ones…... Read more

Child abuse is still our national shame

22 Jul 09 The shocking case last week of a two-year-old Victorian girl being savagely beaten has once again raised the issue of…... Read more

Frightening the life out of voters over debt

18 Jun 09 The late Lee Atwater is a legend in the US Republican Party. Hailing from South Carolina he successfully rewrote the…... Read more

How the new jobs minister will help keep you employed

09 Jun 09 There aren’t many things that are more important than making sure someone has a job. If you want to fix…... Read more

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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]

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Superman needs saving

Superman needs saving

Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more

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