Partly this is due to her fear of the impact of prejudice: she judges the nation not ready for a gay Asian woman as prime minister. Yet the cult of Penny Wong has enduring power because it is not built on fiction. Despite her talents, it is easy to imagine this happening to Penny Wong if she were in the top job. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The Labor leadership team: (L-R) Senate leader Penny Wong, deputy Senate leader Kristina Keneally, opposition leader Anthony Albanese and deputy opposition leader Richard Marles. Despite all their differences over same-sex marriage, Penny Wong never had to fear that Farrell aspired to her job as Senate leader.

Source: The Guardian September 28, 2019 20:00 UTC