sentences:  Long recognised as a colourful and influential figure in New South Wales politics, Arena shot to national prominence in 1996 when, under Parliamentary privilege, she named retired judge David Yeldham and former New South Wales MP Frank Arkell as potential paedophiles.Arena was born in Genoa, Italy, the daughter of Francesco Dellepiane and Onorato Rosita.She received her education in Italy, at Syskon College in London, and after migrating to Australia in 1959, took several courses at WEA Sydney.