However, here are some prominent individuals of Chinese descent who have made significant contributions in Australia:
Politics and Public Service:
* Penny Wong: The first Australian Senator of Chinese descent, a prominent figure in the Labor Party and currently Australia's Foreign Minister.
* Yvette D'Ath: Former Australian politician of Queensland, served as the state's Health Minister.
* Dr. Gladys Liu: Former Australian politician, the first Australian MP of Chinese descent in the Victorian Parliament.
Business and Industry:
* Simon Chan: Co-founder of 99 Cents Only Stores, one of the largest discount retailers in the United States.
* Jerry Huang: Founder and CEO of 99 Speedmart, a successful supermarket chain in Southeast Asia.
* Dick Smith: A well-known Australian entrepreneur of Chinese descent, founder of Dick Smith Electronics.
Arts and Entertainment:
* Ruby Rose: Australian actress, model, and DJ of Chinese-Scottish descent, known for her roles in "Orange is the New Black" and "Batwoman."
* Yumi Stynes: Australian television presenter and author, known for her work on "The Project" and "Australia's Next Top Model."
* Cheung Pui-kei: A prominent Chinese-Australian novelist and playwright, known for her work exploring immigrant experiences and cultural identities.
Sports:
* Andrew Bogut: Former Australian professional basketball player, a key member of the Golden State Warriors' championship team.
* Jason Chen: Australian-born table tennis player, representing Australia in the Olympics.
* Lingling Zhang: Australian badminton player, competed in the Olympics and numerous international tournaments.
Academia and Research:
* Professor Jian Yang: Leading researcher in the field of artificial intelligence at the University of Sydney.
* Professor Xiaodong Wang: Distinguished researcher in signal processing and machine learning at Columbia University.
This list is not exhaustive and there are many other talented and successful individuals of Chinese descent in Australia across various fields. The Chinese-Australian community is diverse and has made significant contributions to Australian society.