Jodie Haydon
Jodie Haydon | |
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![]() Haydon in 2023 | |
Partner of the Prime Minister of Australia | |
Assumed role 23 May 2022 | |
Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
Preceded by | Jenny Morrison |
Personal details | |
Born | 1978 or 1979 (age 46–47) Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia |
Domestic partner(s) | Anthony Albanese (2021–present; engaged 14 February 2024) |
Occupation | Financial services professional |
Jodie Haydon (born 1978 or 1979) is an Australian financial services professional and women's advocate. She is known for being the fiancée of the 31st Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese.
Early life and education
Jodie Haydon was born in 1978 or 1979 in Bankstown, Sydney,[1] and grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales. She is the daughter of two teachers.[2][3]
She attended Kincumber High School.[4][5]
Career
Haydon 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.[6]
As of May 2025 she is head of strategic partnerships at Teachers Mutual Bank.[7]
Official duties as PM's partner
Haydon accompanied Albanese during both the 2022 and 2025 Australian federal election campaigns.[8] She subsequently accompanied him on official prime ministerial visits to Dubai, Madrid, Spain,[9] and Paris.[10] She accompanied him as a guest at the the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London in September 2022,[11][12] and a White House state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in October 2023.[13][14]
Personal life
Haydon met Anthony Albanese in October 2019 at a business dinner in Melbourne, where he was a speaker.[6] They both followed the rugby league team South Sydney Rabbitohs, and lived near each other in Sydney's Inner West.[15] Albanese and his wife of 19 years, Carmel Tebbutt, had separated in early 2019.[2]
On 14 February 2024, the couple became engaged to be married.[16] Their wedding will be held after the 2025 Australian federal election.[17]
References
- ^ 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.
Haydon, 43, was born to school teacher parents in Bankstown, Sydney, but grew up on the Central Coast.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Rolfe, John (16 August 2024). "Sydney Power 100: Where the city's most powerful people went to school". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Baker, Jordan (15 February 2024). "Anthony Albanese engaged: Who is his fiance Jodie Haydon?". WAtoday. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Gossling, Bronte (3 May 2025). "One wedding want Albanese, Haydon simply can't have". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ Carey, Alexis (20 April 2022). "Photo of Anthony Albanese's partner reveals Labor leader's secret weapon". News.com.au. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hevesi, Bryant (2 July 2022). "Australia and France commit to 'new agenda for co-operation'". Sky News Australia. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sakkal, Paul (1 September 2024). "PM holds off on wedding until after the election". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 September 2024.