MPs, celebrities and corporates tackle House of Cards theme for the 2025 Parliament House Press Gallery Midwinter Ball

All eyes were at the prime minister Anthony Arbanese and my fiancée Jodie Haydon. Stylist rented Donny Galella Who, Carla Zampatti The team redesigned the designer Red Crepe Waterfall dress especially for night.

Opposition leader Sussan Ley He went for a angry, modern look, matched a white -shouldered dress from fashion advanced local designer Rebecca Vallace Metallic silver pumps.

Victoria Labor Deputy Josh Burns Zette Vegan leather shoes were thrown in a black dinner suit and a bow tie. The choice of shoes is probably impressed by the Victoria State Deputy Partner of Animal Justice Georgie Purcell.

The couple, who made their relationship with the ball last year, took out the baby tubers; They are waiting for their first children in the beginning of 2026. Purcell wore a black bec and bridge satin dress, a purple heeled, a vintage bag and Millie wild jewels. He said he was in FIFO, and he should also return to the Victoria Parliament.

The observers felt that the evening was missing for the chief administrators and they followed the participation of celebrities.

Frock Drama! Rona Glynn-McDonaldThe founder of Common Ground is the first nations storytelling platform and the partner of the TV server Tony ArmstrongAfter Ballgown could not come in time, he endured the tension on Wednesday. Finally he had to buy another dress.

Armstrong came with a mission. “I pray to meet David Pocock. “

Glynn-Mcdonald and Armstrong were the guests of the Duygu Agency, a cultural impact and civil participation outfit founded by former Pocock staff and singer Holly RankinWho is performing under the name of the nickname Jack River.

Rankin also hosted Singer Kate Ceberano And her husband, Lee RogersPARALİMPian Tennis Champion Dylan Alcott.

“Tonight is very important for our commitment between our national fabric and sectors. It is a critical time in the world,” he said to CBD.

However, before the start of formalities, there was a drama hurry for a late bid battle, Midwinter Ball’s silent auction, which collected $ 74,881 for charity at 17:00 on Wednesday.

Among the hot ticket items, the opposition leader and a “mysterious flight”. “Classic Australian Pub Lunch” and “Cold Australian lager yarns”.

Climate 200 founder and Teal Independent Bankroller Simon Holmes is a court 18 -year -old climate activist by bidding on behalf of auction element 15,000 dollars jump Katya Zhelukwho will also take a climate scientist with Ley, The attitude of the coalition on net zero.

This year, the Press Gallery event collected a total of $ 370,000 for assistance. Registration amount.

Citizen Senator and Qantas Tormentor Bridget McKenzieAs a collar accessory worn with bright red patent leather heels, he discussed the night theme with a Jack of match card with a three -piece Hugo Boss woman tuxedo.

“Who knows that a tuxedo is a perfect middle winter ball after a busy day in Parliament?” McKenzie told CBD. “Black Jack, Nats House a head to the political legend (Black Jack) Mcewen. The most challenging does not always crown. ”McKenzie headed to the table organized by Sydney Airport Corporation.

Sitting Plans: Where did he sit

But not everyone did it. After a loss of election, the coalition had to adapt to the loss of status, and the invitations corresponding to $ 25,000 institutional statements led to the previous star ball participants to skip the event. Michaelia Cash– Jacinta Nampijinpa Price– Jane Hume and reborn liberal deputy and teal hunter Tim Wilson.

CANBERRA -based Finance Minister Katy Gallagher And his daughter was a new cancellation. CBD was looking forward to the meeting Sam Marles, Deputy Prime Minister’s son mixed martial arts fighting championship Richard marlesHowever, the Defense Minister gave a priority to a Washington meeting with Fitness Fanatic US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth. Who knows if Marles added Chitchat to Chitchat, is definitely a maga approved about his son’s career choice?

Late Ball for AFL, the final season approach, AFL Awards on Thursday and the Dreamtime game in Darwin on Friday, chair Richard goyderGovernment Relations Gurus Jude Donnellly and general manager Andrew Dillon This year was not there.

Owner of Seven West Media Kerry Stokes He wasn’t on the media’s desk, but he could still attract names. Albania recently opened its bright new studios in the Network’s Melbourne Docklands and low profile general manager on Wednesday night, numbers Guy Jeff Howard Hugged in a great purchase, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and journalist wife, Laura.

Nine entertainment competed with ABC for the most paintings, but a conflict with the publication of its annual results meant that the company that published this Masthead had to give up its company table and general manager. MATT STANTON and chair Catherine West He didn’t make proceedings. He donated a Rugby League package for nine auctions. Nine Board Member Andrew LancasterWin’s General Manager and Wife, Elizabethhosted Australia Financial Review table.

Politicians organized by nine sales and publications include the Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and the opposition treasure spokesman Ted Obrien, as well as News Esafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, bringing her daughter.

Guardian Australia Teal MP hosted Allegra Spender and minister of labor Murray Watt.

Minister Kim Williams ABC did not exist in his tables, instead he joins his 50th anniversary Science demonstration. This has left the spotlight for the general manager Hugh Marx Changing by ABC luminaires (the old boss of nine entertainment) David Speers, Sarah Ferguson And Patricia Karveas.

Rupert Murdoch Not on the News Corp table, but the head of the nephew and the Herald & Weekly Times, Penny FowlerAustralia joined with execution chair Michael Miller And the outgoing government relations and versatile problems Campbell reidHAVE HAVE THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Jason ClareLiberal deputy Julian LeeserSouth Australia Liberal Faculty Warrior Don Farrell and Tazmanya liberal senator Claire Chandler.

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Australia Chief Editor, Michelle GunnSenator hosted James Patterson and Minister of Employment Amanda Rishworth.

Newly disposed of from News Corp and now the British flow service in the hands of Dazn, represented by the general manager Patrick DelanyAttorney General Rowland and his husband Michael Chaayaand liberal communication spokesman Melissa McIntosh And her husband, StuartAn old canoe Olympian.

Lachlan Murdoch Not on the Sky News table, but for a long time consingliere, Siobhan McKenna was.

News Corp hosted Mornington Peninsula liberal MP Zoe McKenzie, Deputy Opposition Leader in the Senate, Mother Ruston, TAĞMANYA senator Jacqui Lambie and labor numbers Boffin Andrew Charlton.

President of the Press Gallery Jane Norman Albanian and Haydon hosted, speaker dick and entertainment Jonathan Biggins And Mandy Bishopabducted Revue.

Vice President of the Press Gallery Katina Curtis Hosted the Senate President Ley Sue linesand citizen leader David LittleProud.

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Corporate and political matches

Institutional statements were once again exaggerated and made for some interesting institutional and political matches.

Founder of Madencilik Behemoth Fortescue Andrew Forrest Fortescu was not at the table, but the company hosted the minister of small businesses Mother AL and climate change fighter and Teal Independent Zali Steggall.

Minister of Social Services Tanya Plibersek And her husband, NSW Treasury Secretary, Michael Coutts-TrotterIt was hosted by Macquarie Bank.

And if the Midwinter Ball Psephologists had detected more decor than the previous years, they were right. In the parliamentary policy, a change in giving alcohol meant that the drinks that make up the center of each table were not automatically renewed as in the past and that additional water services were deployed. He seemed to be asleep.

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