Penny Wong Purchases $3.4 Million Home in Adelaide

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has purchased a $3.4 million home in Unley Park, Adelaide, just weeks after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acquired a $4.3 million property on the NSW Central Coast. The 110-year-old residence, described as a 'Gentleman’s Villa', features extensive gardens, a swimming pool, and luxurious interiors including vaulted ceilings and a formal dining room. Wong's office confirmed the purchase, indicating it will serve as a new family home for her, her wife Sophie Allouache, and their two daughters, as they plan to sell their current residence and that of Wong's late mother. The overlapping timing of these high-profile real estate acquisitions has drawn criticism from some members of the Australian Labor Party amid a national cost-of-living crisis. Critics argue these purchases may reflect poorly on the leadership's priorities during challenging economic times.