Politicians in Canberra rarely see eye to eye - but it was a different story on Wednesday night as they posed for photos together at the annual Midwinter Ball.
Regarded as the biggest social event of the year in the nation's capital, guests began arriving at Parliament House from 5pm.
Usually staged in the middle of winter, the gala evening was delayed until spring this year due to renovations which closed the Great Hall at Parliament House.
Australian music darling Jessica Mauboy was the star performer, with the healthy crowd also entertained by veteran comedian Bob Downe.
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull was absent from the event, deciding instead to spend the night sending a snide tweet about Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton, while former foreign affairs minister Julie Bishop was also not present.
Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt's wife Claudia Perkins made a statement with her appearance, shaving a protest message into the side of her head.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds the hand of his wife Jenny after arriving at Parliament House
Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten with his wife Chloe on Wednesday night in Canberra
Sky News presenter Peta Credlin poses for a photo with her husband Brian Loughnane
Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt with his wife Claudia Perkins, who shaved a protest message into the side of her head
As part of some of the auction items on display, Prime Minister Scott Morrison agreed to prepare and serve a dinner at Kirribilli House with Opposition Leader Bill Shorten offering a chat over a glass or two of wine alongside deputy leader Tanya Plibersek.
Other guests who dusted off their tuxedos and cocktail dresses included actor Sam Neill, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Labor Senator Kristina Keneally, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Anthony Albanese and Sky News presenter Peta Credlin.
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Anthony Albanese and his wife Carmel Tebbutt
Mr Turnbull stayed away from the event, deciding instead to call out his leadership challenger Mr Dutton on Twitter.
The former Liberal leader said Mr Dutton's eligibility to sit in parliament should be referred to the High Court.
'The point I have made to Scott Morrison and other colleagues is that given the uncertainty around Peter Dutton's eligibility, acknowledged by the Solicitor General, he should be referred to the High Court, as Barnaby (Joyce) was, to clarify the matter,' Mr Turnbull said.
Mr Dutton's eligibility to serve as an MP was questioned after it emerged two childcare centres owned by his family trust had received more than $5.6million in subsidies.
Ms Bishop's absence came after she stepped down from the Liberal frontbench amid claims of bullying during the party's leadership crisis.
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Tanya Plibersek with husband Michael Coutts-Trotter
Respected New Zealand actor Sam Neill hamming it up for the cameras (left), with Senator Derryn Hinch (right)
In previous years, the cost of the Liberal party deputy leader's extravagant dress was often a talking point.
High profile couple Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion also chose to stay at home.
Their decision comes after Mr Joyce and his now-estranged wife Natalie appeared at the ball together last year, with the former deputy prime minister cracking his whip for the cameras.
Greens MP Adam Bandt attended with his wife Claudia Perkins, just days after he was criticised for describing her as 'hot' in a Facebook post.
Anne Aly, Labor MP, arrives at the Midwinter Ball at Parliament House in Canberra
Attorney-General Christian Porter poses for a photo while his wife Jennifer holds his arm
Liberal MP for Goldstein Tim Wilson waves to the camera with husband Ryan Bolger
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack stands arm-in-arm with his wife Catherine at the Midwinter Ball
Pictured from left: Opposition leader Bill Shorten, Chloe Shorten, Jenny Morrison, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Ms Perkins shaved an anti-coal message reading 'COAL KILLS' into the side of her head, as well as wearing a necklace with the same words.
On Thursday night, Mr Bandt posted a photo of himself and Ms Perkins on a night out, describing her as his 'hot wife'.
The couple were attending a dance adaptation of Dark Emu in Melbourne.
He copped a barrage of criticism on social media after posting the photo.
'Women in the public eye are sexually objectified enough and you are alienating your progressive support base by contributing to that. Be more measured in your social media posts. This is not a public statement, it is a private one,' one person commented.
Another added: 'Sounds like you are objectifying your wife for public consumption. Be proud of her, call her lovely or intelligent or even beautiful, but why promote her in this way in public? Undignified, disappointing.'
Ms Perkins also commented on the photo to defend her husband.
'It's OK everyone, I'm completely fine with this post! It was just a reference to how hot we are for each other even after 11 years together,' she said.
Scott Morrison kisses his wife Jenny on the cheek as the pair arrive for the Midwinter Ball
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg with his wife Amie at the Midwinter Ball in Canberra
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Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.
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