Finally, Ms Wong is yet another reminder of the changing face of Australia.
Ms Wong also observed the growth of ethnic media products and outlets.
Again, this explains why Ms Wong's announcement has generated so little controversy.
Though a strong advocate of same-sex marriage - a stance that puts her at odds with Prime Minister Julia Gillard - Ms Wong said she was not making a political point.
The only politician I have seen publicly criticise Ms Wong is the Reverend Fred Nile of the Christian Democratic Party, a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council and a self-styled protecter of public morals.
Ms Wong decided to announce the news earlier this week because she acknowledged there would be interest from the public as a result of her high-ranking position within the government and because she wanted to protect her pregnant partner from any undue publicity.
Ms. Wong's most essential piece of gear is on her feet: knee-high rubber Hunter boots.
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The last thing Ms. Wong wants is for sloppy conditions to keep her away from a good-looking plant.
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Ms. Wong sat on her patio after several hours foraging in her own meadow and a nearby nature preserve.
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Ms. Wong has a meticulous approach to foraging, which she attributes largely to her background as a financial attorney and manager.
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As she got more involved at Daniel, Ms. Wong found another advantage to her business background: an immediate comfort zone in the kitchen.
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Ms. Wong began foraging a decade ago, after moving onto a 28-acre property in New Jersey that she bought while living in Hong Kong.
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Ms. Wong expanded her alliances with farmers and conservation groups, heading out in a circle that now extends two hours in every direction from her house.
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As her obsession grew, Ms. Wong left her job as a general counsel of Merrill's international private client group and set up her own business consulting operation.
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Ms. Wong handed the restaurant's receptionist some fragrant anise hyssop.
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Faced with low yields elsewhere, many investors have bid up property and REIT shares for their dividends, but Ms. Wong cautions they should be choosing only ones where management has consistently delivered.
Katherine Larkin-Wong is a second year lawyer and the President of Ms. J.
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