Get short, timely messages from Alison Rehn.

Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information. It's easy to stay updated on an incredibly wide variety of topics. Join today and follow @alisonrehn.

Get updates via SMS by texting follow alisonrehn to 40404 in the United States
Codes for other countries

Country	Code	For customers of
Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:
Australia	0198089488 Telstra
Canada	21212 (any)
United Kingdom	86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
Indonesia	89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel
Ireland	51210 O2
India	53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon
Jordan	90903 Zain
New Zealand	8987 Vodafone, Telecom NZ
United States	40404 (any)

alisonrehn

dailytelegraph PM leads Abbott as preferred leader: IS PM Julia Gillard on the rise or Tony Abbott still unbeatable? Interpreta... bit.ly/KYNB6d 6:23 PM May 28th via twitterfeed Retweeted by alisonrehn and 1 other
Hayne and Tate BOG -- great #origin except for controversy at end.. 5:03 AM May 23rd via Twitterrific
@Gemma__Jones yay Eastlakes!! 5:02 AM May 23rd via Twitterrific in reply to Gemma__Jones
Very controversial RT @mxsydney Twitter going nuts. Apparently Queenslanders are allowed to drop the ball when scoring tries #stateoforgin 4:58 AM May 23rd via Twitterrific
What a shame this #origin will be remembered for the controversy of that decision.. Bummer. 4:57 AM May 23rd via Twitterrific
Hayne is totally on fire -- I might be supporting #maroons but I love watching Hayne bring it.. #origin 4:43 AM May 23rd via Twitterrific
Another terrific #origin clash #stateoforigin.. I can't believe ankle taps are legal... C'mon Qld!! 4:41 AM May 23rd via Twitterrific
JGillard says she has 'been concerned throughout this (CThomson) matter about the presumption of innocence & prejudgment' #auspol 9:44 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific
TAbbott asks PM what she meant when she said CThomson had crossed a line- she said not appropriate 4 Parl 'to be judge and jury' #auspol 9:38 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific
TAbbott made a mistake and the gracious deputy speaker took it in her stride and with good humour #auspol 9:34 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific
Bob Baldwin booted out after retaliating to Combet's comments -- meanwhile TAbbott calls Deputy Speaker Anna Burke Mr Speaker #auspol 9:33 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific
Greg Combet lashing out at Liberal Bob Baldwin saying he should be ashamed for taking 'glee' at job losses #auspol 9:32 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific
Combet: 24,400 pensioners in seat of Chifley will get pension rise; 55,000 taxpayers in Parramatta will get tax cut for carbon tax #auspol 9:29 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific
Greg Combet: Govt is providing comprehensive assistance to compensate for the carbon tax;claims TAbbott launching 'hysterical rants' #auspol 9:27 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific
RichardMarlesMP State of Origin is the one time of the year when as an AFL fan I feel like we miss out. Time to take another look at AFL State of Origin. 8:11 PM May 22nd via Mobile Web Retweeted by alisonrehn and 4 others
Should qualify last tweet -- that's going by jackets, shirts, ties and dresses... #origin 9:20 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific
Just putting it out there --- there is more support for Queensland than NSW among MPs in the HoR chamber.. #auspol #origin 9:19 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific
@marty_corboy it's definitely not the first time -- he missed some Parl while he campaigned for Qld election.. 9:16 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific in reply to marty_corboy
Craig Thomson is not the only independent absent -- Bob Katter also not here today. #auspol 9:10 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific
@samanthamaiden no he wasn't here yesterday either according to reports.. 9:09 PM May 22nd via Twitterrific in reply to samanthamaiden

Name Alison Rehn
Location Canberra
Bio Political reporter at The Daily Telegraph, mad-keen AFL and cricket spectator, enjoy fishing, playing cards, dining out, spending time with my family.