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Albanese Marries Jodie Haydon in Canberra, First for a Sitting Australian PM

The marriage formalizes Jodie Haydon’s public role following her appearances at diplomatic events since 2022.

Overview

  • Anthony Albanese, 62, wed Jodie Haydon on November 29, 2025, at a ceremony in Canberra.
  • This marks the first time in Australia that a prime minister has married while holding office, according to local and international wire reports.
  • The couple hosted a celebratory reception at the prime minister’s official residence with family members and cabinet ministers in attendance.
  • Albanese divorced in 2019; he and Haydon, estimated by Australian media to be 46–47, became engaged last year and this is her first marriage.
  • They began dating around 2020 when she worked on pension-related issues, and she has since accompanied him at official and diplomatic events as his partner.