Penny Wong is an Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party. She has served as a senator for South Australia since 2002 and has held various ministerial positions, including Minister for Foreign Affairs. Wong is known for her advocacy on issues such as climate change, human rights, and social justice. Born on November 5, 1968, in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Wong moved to Australia with her family when she was eight years old. She studied law and arts at the University of Adelaide and became involved in politics early in her career, eventually rising to prominent leadership roles within the Labor Party.