Penny Wong and Don Farrell declare Senate re-election bids
Wong will seek a fourth six-year term. Farrell submitted his application, citing unfinished trade deals.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced she will seek a fourth six-year Senate term, ending years of talk about retiring from Parliament. Trade Minister Don Farrell also confirmed he will run in the next election.
Farrell submitted his application on Wednesday. Wong is Labor's most senior left-wing figure.
She made her announcement at a podcast event at the UN General Assembly in New York. Penny Wong dismissed suggestions she would step aside.
She said she had made clear at last election that she would serve this term and then decide. Farrell cited unfinished work on trade deals with the European Union, India and the United States.
- fourth six-year term
- Wong's Senate terms sought
- 57 years old
- Wong's age
- since 2001 election, entered politics 2002
- Wong's political service
Why it mattersThe announcements show Labor confidence in keeping government despite poor polls. Both ministers have unfinished work in Parliament.
AustraliaSouth Australian voters will see both ministers seek re-election; the moves shape Labor's campaign strategy and Senate composition.
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