The Australian Financial Review | Top senator Sinodinos on the outer The Australian Financial Review A Coalition official claims it was never intended for Arthur Sinodinos to be in cabinet. Phillip Coorey. NSW senator Arthur Sinodinos, who ran John Howard's office when he was prime minister, will not be appointed to cabinet but will be given a portfolio in the ... Abbott team goes back to basics Super industry welcomes appointment Hockey and Sinodinos to oversee financial services |