Jodie Haydon

Australian financial planner and women's advocate

Jodie Haydon
Haydon in October 2023
Partner of the Prime Minister of Australia
Incumbent
Assumed role
23 May 2022
Preceded byJenny Morrison
Personal details
Born1978 (age 45–46)
Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
Domestic partnerAnthony Albanese (2021–present)
OccupationFinancial services professional

Jodie Haydon (born 1978) is an Australian financial services professional and women's advocate. She is the fiancée and partner of Anthony Albanese, the 31st and current Prime Minister of Australia since 23 May 2022.[1]

Early life and career

Haydon was born in 1978 at Bankstown, Sydney,[2] and grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales, the daughter of two teachers.[3][4] She has had a career in superannuation spanning twenty years in banking and finance companies including industry superannuation funds. In February 2022, Haydon was hired in a new position as women's officer, following her role as a union delegate for the NSW Public Service Association.[5]

Personal life

Haydon met Anthony Albanese in October 2019 at a business dinner in Melbourne where he was speaking.[5] They both followed the rugby league team South Sydney Rabbitohs, and lived near each other in Sydney's Inner West.[6] Albanese and his wife of 19 years, Carmel Tebbutt, had separated in 2019.[3] Haydon and Albanese became partners in 2021.

Haydon accompanied Albanese during the 2022 Australian federal election campaign.[7] She subsequently accompanied him on official prime minister's visits to Dubai, Madrid, Paris, London and New Delhi,[8] the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II,[9][10] and a White House State Dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden.[11][12]

On 14 February 2024, the couple became engaged to be married.[13]

References

  1. ^ Hevesi, Bryant (2 July 2022). "Australia and France commit to 'new agenda for co-operation'". skynews. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  2. ^ Clun, Rachel (22 May 2022). "Meet Jodie Haydon, Anthony Albanese's partner thrust into the spotlight". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b Trenoweth, Samantha (24 February 2022). "Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon talk love and life in their first ever joint interview". Now to Love. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Anthony Albanese's partner Jodie Haydon lifts lid on relationship". News.com.au. 15 April 2022. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  5. ^ a b Sarkari, Karishma. "What to know about Australia's new 'first lady' Jodie Haydon". 9Honey. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  6. ^ Pullar, Jess. "Anthony Albanese's Partner & Career: Everything You Need To Know". Marie Claire. Archived from the original on 13 April 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  7. ^ Carey, Alexis (20 April 2022). "Photo of Anthony Albanese's partner reveals Labor leader's secret weapon". News.com.au. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  8. ^ Curtis, Katina (28 June 2022). "Albanese's partner steps onto international stage in Madrid". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Anthony Albanese en route to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral". ABC News. 15 September 2022. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Anthony Albanese arrives in Australia after Queen's funeral". SkyNews. 20 September 2022. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Albanese of Australia at State Dinner". The White House. 26 October 2023. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Star-studded guest list and a five-star menu: Here's what we know about Albanese's state dinner". ABC News. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 17 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  13. ^ Ireland, Olivia (14 February 2024). "'She said yes': Albanese's Valentine's Day proposal to Jodie Haydon". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
Honorary titles
Preceded by Partner of the Prime Minister of Australia
2022–present 		Incumbent