Jodie Haydon

About

Australian financial services professional, women's advocate, and public figure known for being the partner and then wife of Anthony Albanese, the 31st Prime Minister of Australia. She is known for attending political events with Anthony Albanese including the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, multiple state visits to Europe, and a 2023 White House state dinner.

Before Fame

She attended Kincumber High School before entering the workforce early as she chose to build a career in the superannuation industry instead of completing a university degree. She advanced through various financial-services and industry super roles over 20 years and specialized in member engagement, financial education, and workplace advocacy. She met Anthony Albanese in 2019. She expanded her career into union and equality work by becoming a women's officer for the NSW Public Service Association in 2022.

Trivia

She had no political background when she first met Anthony Albanese. She is the first spouse in Australian history to marry a sitting prime minister.

Family Life

She was born in Bankstown, Sydney, Australia, and grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales, where both of her parents worked as public-school teachers. She and Anthony Albanese became engaged on February 14th, 2024, and married on November 29th, 2025.

Associated With

She has appeared at public events alongside well-known Australian political figures such as Penny Wong and Chris Bowen.