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Bottoms up! Anthony Albanese enjoys a beer as he catches some cricket action with partner Jodie Haydon
- Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon attended a cricket match in Canberra
- The pair leisurely watched the Manuka Oval while Mr. Albanese enjoyed a beer
- PM previously sparked outrage for appearing on the red carpet at the GQ event Wednesday
Anthony Albanese looked in high spirits as he enjoyed a beer with partner Jodie Haydon on Friday while watching cricket in Canberra.
The Prime Minister and Mrs Haydon were color coordinated as they sat in the stands to watch the Prime Ministers XI vs West Indies match at the Manuka Oval.
A relaxed Mr. Albanian wore sunglasses and was pictured taking a long drink from what appeared to be a can of Balter XPA during the game.
It will be the prime minister’s last appearance at an event and comes after attending the GQ Men of the Year Awards on Wednesday.
Wearing sunglasses and a blue polo shirt largely unbuttoned, Anthony Albanese was pictured taking a long swig from what appeared to be a can of Balter XPA
He looked cheerful as he enjoyed a beer with partner Jodie Haydon while watching cricket
The pair appeared to enjoy the match between the Prime Ministers XI and the West Indies at the Manuka Oval
He was again joined by his partner Ms Haydon at the event and looked smart in a classic black tuxedo, which he paired with a black bow tie.
However, his red carpet appearance sparked outrage in some quarters, with a single mother who became the face of Australia’s rental crisis sleeping in her car for six months only to destroy it.
Danni Cox, 45, became homeless for the first time in her life earlier this year when she was evicted from her rental home in Beenleigh, south Brisbane, after being told by the landlord that he was planning to renovate and sell.
Ms Cox spent two months sleeping in her car with her two sons in parks, train stations and with friends outside, finally collapsing in a TV interview in a desperate plea for government help.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Ms Cox said she was furious when she learned that Mr Albanese had flown to Sydney for the GQ event – during a parliamentary session week.
“I have no time or respect for him,” said Mrs. Cox. ‘He should be ashamed.
‘This is not the happy country. I didn’t think what happened to me would ever happen.
“He should be taking care of the country and this is happening with real families right under his nose.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is dressed to attend the GQ Men of the Year Awards in Sydney on Wednesday evening. The 59-year-old Australian Labor leader looked smart in a classic tuxedo alongside partner Jodie Haydon. Image credit: Anthony Albanese/Facebook
Danni Cox (pictured) called on the Prime Minister to do more about Australia’s rental crisis
The issue has been swept under the rug for too long. I’m not proud to be an Australian now.’
Mr. Albanese – who himself grew up in public housing as the son of a single mother – attended the men’s magazine’s red carpet to collect the Politician of the Year award, looking sweet in a tuxedo.
He also delivered a rousing speech on Indigenous Prosperity – calling for the nation to introduce the Voice to Parliament, and hinting that a referendum on the issue could be held as early as 2023.
Mr Albanese and Mrs Haydon mingled on the night with the likes of Oscar winner Catherine Martin and Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott.
The red carpet appearance was just a week after he returned from the G20 summit in Bali.