Anthony Albanese has provided an insight into his relationship with Jodie Haydon and revealed how she has settled into life as the nation's 'first lady' in an interview with Sky News Australia.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described his relationship with partner Jodie Haydon as"very positive" in a new interview where he provided an insight into their life together.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 Ms Haydon was thrust into the spotlight when she started dating Mr Albanese, with the Prime Minister revealing she had never been in the media before the relationship started.
"But during the campaign she was just who she was. She's got really good people-to-people relations." She accompanied Mr Albanese on his trip to Europe in late June, early July where the pair were at one stage pictured together with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. Last week it was revealed Ms Haydon had taken on the role of chief patron of the National Portrait Gallery.Past holders of the role include Jenny Morrison , Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO , Tim Mathieson , Thérèse Rein and Janette Howard .
The pair quickly bonded over their love of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and hit it off during their first night out at Young Henrys Brewery in Newtown.
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