Penny Wong
Penny Wong is an Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party, currently serving as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. She is known for her advocacy on climate change and international relations, and has played a significant role in shaping Australia's foreign policy.
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Penny Wong is another Senate leader mentioned by Bridget McKenzie in the context of the dispute with Glenn Sterle.
Royal commission exposes gun registry intelligence gap; Coalition criticise ‘rush’ to pass tax changes; five divers found alive in Laos cave
Australia· 2026-05-28
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia could help Middle Eastern nations defend themselves against attacks by Iran.
Australia could help defend Gulf states against IranAustralia· 2026-03-08
Penny Wong confirmed that the Australian government is considering offering military support to assist Gulf nations facing strikes from Iran.
Australia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing Iran strikes but won’t participate in a ground war, Wong says | Penny Wong
United Kingdom· 2026-03-08Penny Wong expressed support for the Iranian people in their struggle for freedom, although she did not directly address the possibility of granting asylum to the team.
Tuyển nữ Iran được kêu gọi cho tị nạn ở Australia
Vietnam· 2026-03-07
Penny Wong is the Foreign Minister of Australia and emphasizes the government's commitment to sanctions compliance against Russia.
Police dig into the case of the Australian miner and the Kremlin ‘slush fund’Australia· 2026-03-07
Penny Wong is mentioned as the Australian Foreign Minister who was called upon to assist the Iranian women's team.
Tuyển nữ Iran bị gọi là 'những kẻ phản quốc thời chiến'Vietnam· 2026-03-07
Penny Wong is the Australian foreign minister who expressed support for the Iranian people's struggle against oppression.
Iranian women’s soccer team forced to sing national anthem ahead of Asian Cup match, sources tell CNN
United States· 2026-03-06
Penny Wong is the Australian Foreign Minister who expressed support for the Iranian people in their struggle against oppression.
Molk iranskih nogometašic je slišal tudi režim v Teheranu
Slovenia· 2026-03-06
Penny Wong stated that the Australian government stands with the brave people of Iran in their struggle against oppression.
Australian government urged to protect Iran players after national anthem backflip | IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-06Penny Wong was tagged by Ali Bornaei in a post regarding the athletes' safety.
Iranian state TV broadcasts threats to women’s soccer team over anthem silenceAustralia· 2026-03-06
Penny Wong mentioned that Australia is still considering all possibilities regarding military involvement.
Pesawat Militer Barat Menuju Timur Tengah
Indonesia· 2026-03-05
Foreign Minister Penny Wong deployed six crisis teams to the Middle East on Wednesday to assist with repatriation efforts.
First Australian repatriation flight arrives at Sydney AirportAustralia· 2026-03-04
Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized the government's firm focus on the war in Ukraine.
Don’t let Iran conflict distract from KyivAustralia· 2026-03-04
Penny Wong describes the situation as a consular crisis that leaves the government scrambling to coordinate a massive repatriation effort.
Australians’ travel options limited as airlines reroute flightsAustralia· 2026-03-04
Foreign Minister Penny Wong assured that Australian travellers would be placed on flights as soon as it is safe.
115,000 in limbo as military strikes disrupt flights after US and Iran conflictAustralia· 2026-03-03
Penny Wong, the Australian Foreign Minister, condemned the reckless attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
إدانات دولية واسعة للاعتداءات الإيرانية على دول المنطقة
United Arab Emirates· 2026-03-03
Penny Wong moved a censure motion against Pauline Hanson for her remarks about Muslims.
Penny Wong moves censure motion against Pauline Hanson for remarks about MuslimsAustralia· 2026-03-02
Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned that it would be difficult to organise emergency repatriation flights for Australians in the Middle East.
Coalition accuses Labor of failing to warn Australians to leave Middle EastAustralia· 2026-03-02Penny Wong is the Foreign Minister who mentioned the number of Australians in the Middle East and the establishment of a portal for assistance.
Middle East flights, Australian travellers disrupted from US-Iran warAustralia· 2026-03-02
Penny Wong, the foreign affairs minister, stated that many Australians would be affected by the travel disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Iran conflict to cause ‘serious’ travel disruptions as 115,000 Australians remain in region amid cancelled flights | US-Israel war on IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-02
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will pressure Angus Taylor’s Liberal Party to take a stand against Pauline Hanson’s controversial remarks about Muslims.
Taylor opens door to One Nation deal – but Wong will test him on Hanson firstAustralia· 2026-03-01
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong shared what was the latest advice from Smartraveller on social media just before the strikes began.
Israel attacks Iran; US participating in strikes on TehranAustralia· 2026-02-28
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said she was 'deeply concerned' that Australian citizen Gordon Ng had lost his appeal.
Hong Kong Court of Appeals upholds jail for 12 activists
Taiwan· 2026-02-23
He faces the government’s most formidable brick wall in Penny Wong.
Key ministerial match-ups that will determine the success or failure of Angus Taylor’s oppositionAustralia· 2026-02-18
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has not responded to requests for comment.
Passports for women and children were presented, says Syrian camp bossAustralia· 2026-02-17
A spokesman for Foreign Minister Penny Wong has not clarified what documents the Australian government issued.
Albanese refuses to help Australians return from SyriaAustralia· 2026-02-17
Penny Wong is Australia's foreign affairs minister who expects full accountability from Lao authorities.
Parents of Melbourne methanol-poisoning victims ‘shocked’ by $185 fines handed to Laos hostel staff | LaosUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-10
Penny Wong is the Foreign Minister of Australia and has expressed support for the families of the victims.
Laos poisoning families condemn $185 fines after Australian teens’ deathsAustralia· 2026-02-09
Foreign Minister Penny Wong told ABC Radio about the depth of feeling in the community regarding Herzog's visit.
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still dividesUnited States· 2026-02-09
Penny Wong is the Foreign Minister of Australia who commented on the importance of the government's response to the Jewish community's requests.
Isaac Herzog’s Australia trip divides Jews following Bondi terrorist attackAustralia· 2026-02-06
