Beaming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and fiancee Jodie Haydon lead guest list for annual Midwinter Ball

George Al-Akiki
NewsWire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and fiancee Jodie Haydon arrive for the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Midwinter Ball at Parliament House in Canberra.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and fiancee Jodie Haydon arrive for the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Midwinter Ball at Parliament House in Canberra. Credit: News Corp Australia

The nation’s leaders have swapped the ties and power suits for tuxedos and glamorous frocks a the Parliament’s annual Midwinter Ball.

Politicians, ambassadors, members of the media and influential figures have shown up for the annual event hosted by the parliamentary press gallery.

Delayed this year from its usual mid-June date because of the May federal election, it didn’t stop many of the country’s leaders from dressing the part as they dashed into the Great Hall.

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The Prime Minister’s fiancee Jodie Haydon chose a stunning form-fitting red, floor length red dress, while Anthony Albanese looked like who cat who ate the cream alongside her.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has chosen a striking off the shoulder white gown by one of the hottest Aussie designers of the moment, Rebecca Vallance.

Anthony Albanese and fiancee Jodie Haydon arrive for the Midwinter Ball at Parliament House in Canberra.
Anthony Albanese and fiancee Jodie Haydon arrive for the Midwinter Ball at Parliament House in Canberra. Credit: Martin Ollman/News Corp Australia
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley swapped a power suit for a glamorous Rebecca Vallance design for the ball.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley swapped a power suit for a glamorous Rebecca Vallance design for the ball. Credit: Martin Ollman/News Corp Australia

Vallance is known for her designs for “modern women”, Ms Ley paired the dress with

with gleaming metallic silver pumps and accessories for “a modern edgy look”.

The first to give the public a peak into the night were TV presenter Tony Armstrong and tennis great Dylan Alcott.

Dylan Alcott and Tony Armstrong ahead of the Mid Winter Ball.
Dylan Alcott and Tony Armstrong ahead of the Mid Winter Ball. Credit: Instagram/Supplied

Alcott donned a striking navy velvet tuxedo jacket along with a black shirt to accompany, while Armstrong opted for a traditional black suit with a tie and white shirt.

In an Instagram snap captioned “Hot boys,” the 15-time grand slam winner posted an elevator snap of the pair on their way to the event.

More to come.

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