All of the photos from the 2025 Midwinter Ball in Canberra
In the middle of the bitter Canberra winter, there's one event that's guaranteed to heat things up.
It's a chance for the nation's politicians and media figures to get their hair done up nice, then let it down.
Expect glitz, glamour and smiles as senators and MPs lay aside their differences and pick up their glasses, for one night only.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley arrives at Parliament House.
Senator Larissa Waters.
Senator Dorinda Cox, Senator Ellie Whiteaker and Senator Charlotte Walker.
Fiona Scott and MP Ed Husic arrive at the Midwinter Ball.
Minister for Small Business, Minister for International Development, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Dr Anne Aly shows her elaborate caped dress.
MPs Mark Dreyfus and Sally Sitou and Senator Penny Wong at the Midwinter Ball.
Wendell Hussey and Clancy Overell of the Betoota Advocate looking much more dressed down than other guests.
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