Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially tied the knot with his long-time partner, Jodie Haydon, in an intimate wedding ceremony held in Canberra. This historic occasion marks the first time an Australian Prime Minister has married while serving in office. The couple exchanged vows on Saturday, November 29, in a private ceremony attended by approximately 60 close family members and friends. Notable attendees included Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe and several cabinet ministers. The wedding took place at The Lodge, with a civil celebrant officiating the union. Following the ceremony, Prime Minister Albanese expressed his profound happiness, stating, “We are absolutely delighted to share our love and commitment to spending our future lives together, in front of our family and closest friends.” This union follows an engagement that also made history, with Albanese becoming the first Australian PM to get engaged while in office. He proposed to Haydon on Valentine’s Day in 2024 at The Lodge. Jodie Haydon is a prominent women’s advocate and a seasoned financial services professional. Born in 1979, she has a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the superannuation sector, holding strategic leadership roles within banking and finance firms. Currently, she serves as the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Teachers Mutual Bank. The couple first met in 2020 at a business dinner in Melbourne when Albanese was the leader of the opposition. Albanese, 62, and Haydon, 46, had initially considered a larger wedding but decided to postpone it due to strategic considerations related to the cost-of-living crisis and the upcoming election cycle.
