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Anthony Albanese, The first Australian PM, who Marries while in office (All details)

December 30, 2025December 6, 2025 by Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ)
Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge in Canberra, becoming the first sitting Australian leader to wed while in office.

Australia witnessed history this weekend as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge in Canberra, becoming the first sitting Australian leader to wed while in office. The intimate ceremony was attended by close family, friends, and senior Labor colleagues.

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