Penelope Ying-Yen Wong (born 5 November 1968) is an Australian politician who is serving as the minister for Foreign Affairs and leader of the Government in the Senate in the Albanese government since 2022.

As Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Wong seeks to rebuild Australia’s reputation as partner of choice - drawing on all elements of our national power – to build a stable and prosperous region, where sovereignty is respected and the rules of the road are upheld.

May 23, 2022 · Joint Statement on the official visit to the Philippines of Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong

Minister for Foreign Affairs from 23.5.2022. Australian Labor Party. Served: 01.07.2002 to present. Shadow Minister for Corporate Governance and Responsibility from 26.10.2004 to 3.12.2007. Shadow Minister for Employment and Workforce Participation from 26.10.2004 to 10.12.2006. Shadow Cabinet Minister from 26.10.2004 to 3.12.2007.

Jan 22, 2025 · Penny Wong, Foreign Minister: Thanks very much for being here, and I'm sorry that I'm a little late because the bilateral with Secretary Rubio went later than we anticipated and I do have, after this, an engagement with Friends of Australia Caucus but I will try and take some questions. Obviously, it's been a great day. It's been a day of productive meetings, a fantastic opportunity for ...

Sep 27, 2024 · Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has used her address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to call for the international community to come together amid more conflict on Earth than any time since World War II.

Aug 20, 2024 · Foreign Minister Penny Wong has given a rare and unvarnished account of how she's grappled with racial discrimination and self-doubt in public life, while accusing the Coalition of stoking fear against migrant communities. Senator Wong is the first Asian-Australian to become a federal government minister.

Sep 23, 2023 · For the second year in a row, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has stepped onto the world stage to deliver Australia's address to the United Nations General Assembly.

The current Foreign Minister is Senator Penny Wong, who was appointed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in May 2022 following the 2022 federal election. Wong is the first female Foreign Minister from the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and the third female foreign minister in a row, following Julie Bishop and Marise Payne .

Jan 12, 2023 · As foreign minister, Wong’s most important challenge is improving Australia’s vexed relationship with China, which broke down completely during the Morrison government’s tenure.