Julie Bishop cuddles up to rumoured new boyfriend Luke Hepworth at Qantas 100th Gala Dinner

Julie Bishop cuddles up to the rumored new boyfriend in a dazzling long dress – as she rubs shoulders with Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon at Qantas’ 100th anniversary gala dinner

Julie Bishop cuddled up to rumored new boyfriend Luke Hepworth as she attended the Qantas 100th gala dinner in Sydney on Friday night.

The former foreign minister, 66, stunned in a semi-sheer maxi dress in muted red, blue and brown tones.

She added a pair of dangly statement earrings and carried a purse with a metallic envelope.

The politician wore her blonde bob styled in soft waves and opted for a sleek make-up look with a pint of lipstick.

Luke, meanwhile, looked dapper in a textured black suit paired with a shirt and bow tie in the same dark hue.

Julie Bishop cuddled up to rumored new boyfriend Luke Hepworth as she attended the Qantas 100th gala dinner in Sydney on Friday night. Both pictured

The former foreign minister, 66, stunned in a semi-sheer maxi dress in muted red, blue and brown tones.  She added a pair of dangling statement earrings

The former foreign minister, 66, stunned in a semi-sheer maxi dress in muted red, blue and brown tones. She added a pair of dangling statement earrings

Luke, meanwhile, looked dapper in a textured black suit paired with a shirt and bow tie in the same dark hue

Luke, meanwhile, looked dapper in a textured black suit paired with a shirt and bow tie in the same dark hue

The handsome “adventurous philanthropist” is the general manager of a multinational PPE company.

It’s Bishop’s third red carpet appearance with the hunky entrepreneur, though he has denied the pair are dating.

She went through a painful breakup with her partner of eight years, David Panton, last year.

Julie first stepped out with the hunk at a Moët & Chandon ball in Sydney.

Also a fashionable appearance was Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who had his partner Jodie Haydon on his arm.  Both pictured

Also a fashionable appearance was Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who had his partner Jodie Haydon on his arm. Both pictured

The pair beamed as they posed alongside Qantas CEO Alan Joyce (right) on the red carpet

The pair beamed as they posed alongside Qantas CEO Alan Joyce (right) on the red carpet

Richard Wilkins went with his partner Nicola Dale, who looked stunning in a gold dress with exaggerated sleeves.  Both pictured

Richard Wilkins went with his partner Nicola Dale, who looked stunning in a gold dress with exaggerated sleeves. Both pictured

The entertainment reporter also posed next to his daughter Rebecca (left)

The entertainment reporter also posed next to his daughter Rebecca (left)

Also a fashionable appearance was Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who had his partner Jodie Haydon on his arm.

The Prime Minister looked chic in a sleek black tuxedo with a white shirt, while Jodie opted for an all-black ensemble.

The couple beamed as they posed on the red carpet with Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas.

Richard Wilkins went with his partner Nicola Dale, who looked stunning in a gold dress with exaggerated sleeves.

Sylvia Jeffreys (pictured) turned heads in a sleek, sleeveless black dress with a feather bodice and strappy heels

Sylvia Jeffreys (pictured) turned heads in a sleek, sleeveless black dress with a feather bodice and strappy heels

Peter Overton and Jessica Rowe made a beautiful couple, with Jess in a lace dress with bright embroidery and her husband in a classic tuxedo.  Both pictured

Peter Overton and Jessica Rowe made a beautiful couple, with Jess in a lace dress with bright embroidery and her husband in a classic tuxedo. Both pictured

Maggie Beer (pictured) made a bold appearance, the chef wearing a rainbow colored sleeveless shift dress

Maggie Beer (pictured) made a bold appearance, the chef wearing a rainbow colored sleeveless shift dress

Sylvia Jeffreys turned heads in a sleek, sleeveless black dress with a feathered bodice paired with strappy heels.

Peter Overton and Jessica Rowe made a beautiful couple, with Jess in a lace dress with bright embroidery and her husband in a classic tuxedo.

Maggie Beer made a bold appearance, the chef wearing a rainbow colored sleeveless shirt dress.

Dick Smith and his wife Pip posed together on the red carpet, with the entrepreneur wearing a black suit while Pip chose a black dark dress paired with a brocade jacket.

Dick Smith and his wife Pip posed together on the red carpet, with the entrepreneur wearing a black suit while Pip chose a black dark dress paired with a brocade jacket.  Both pictured

Dick Smith and his wife Pip posed together on the red carpet, with the entrepreneur wearing a black suit while Pip chose a black dark dress paired with a brocade jacket. Both pictured