All the action from the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Midwinter Ball in Canberra on Wednesday evening. This year’s theme was House of Cards. See who arrived.

Aug 27, 2025 – 8.11pm

Jodie Haydon and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Alex Ellinghausen

Independent MPs Zali Steggall, Kate Chaney, Monique Ryan, Sophie Scamps, Nicolette Boele and Allegra Spender.

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ASIC chair Joe Longo with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Laura Chalmers.

Dominic Lorrimer

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

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Senator Bridget McKenzie and Sydney Airport head of public affairs Joe Dennis.

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Nationals leader David Littleproud and Amelia Littleproud.

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Labor MP Rebecca White and Rodney Dann.

Dominic Lorrimer

Labor MP Josh Burns and partner Georgie Purcell.

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Fortescue non-executive director Larry Marshall and Bronwyn Grieve.

Dominic Lorrimer

Health Minister Mark Butler and Daniela Ritorto.

Alex Ellinghausen

Rugby Australia director Alexi Baker and ABC managing director Hugh Marks arriving at the Midwinter Ball.

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Michael Chaaya and Attorney-General Michelle Rowland.

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Paul Marriott, Ani Satchcroft, Ryan Liddell and Hannah Lowe of Macquarie.

Dominic Lorrimer

Liberal MPs Melissa McIntosh, Senator Anne Ruston, Mary Aldred, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, Melissa Price and Zoe McKenzie.

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Labor MP Ash Ambihaipahar and Small Business Minister Anne Aly.

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Housing Minister Clare O’Neil with Kate Ceberano.

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YouTuber Konrad Benjamin and TV host Tony Armstrong.

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Labor MP Ed Husic (left) and Fiona Scott.

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