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Rudd wants key Gillard supporters on-side
Kevin Rudd won't attempt another tilt at the Labor leadership without the support of key ministers such as Bill Shorten, Penny Wong, Jenny Macklin and Greg...
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Rudd hits campaign trail with 99 days to go: Bill Shorten says Coalition set for landslide win
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has hit the hustings in regional Victoria, saying he was "here to lend a hand" and insisting he does not "see any circumst...
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Search Results for "Penny Wong"
| Senator The Honourable Penny Wong |
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| Senator for South Australia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2002 |
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| 12th Minister for Finance and Deregulation | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 14 September 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard |
| Preceded by | Lindsay Tanner |
| Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water | |
| In office 3 December 2007 – 13 September 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd Julia Gillard |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | Greg Combet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Penelope Ying-yen Wong 5 November 1968 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Domestic partner | Sophie Allouache |
| Children | Alexandra |
| Residence | Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Occupation | Politician Barrister |
| Religion | Uniting Church in Australia |
| Website | www.financeminister.gov.au |
