Overview
- Leaders, diplomats and media gathered in the Great Hall at Parliament House for the Parliamentary Press Gallery Midwinter Ball.
- Jodie Haydon arrived alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a form‑fitting, floor‑length red gown.
- Opposition Leader Sussan Ley wore an off‑the‑shoulder Rebecca Vallance dress paired with metallic accessories.
- Greens figures Larissa Waters, Steph Hodgins-May and Elizabeth Watson-Brown signalled support for Palestine with themed jewellery.
- TV presenter Tony Armstrong and Dylan Alcott posted early glimpses from the night, while Josh Burns and Georgie Purcell highlighted her pregnancy and Jacqui Lambie opted for a $129 Forever New dress.