Federal election 2025: Kirilly Dutton, Jodie Haydon pen letters of support ahead of Saturday’s showdown

Both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton’s partners have penned letters explaining why their significant others should be voted in as Australia’s next Prime Minister.

Although not surprising that both adamantly support their political partners, their letters provide an insight into the men behind the political personas.

Here is what they wrote.

Kirilly Dutton’s message to Australian voters

“Above all else, Peter is a listener,” Kirilly Dutton, Mr Dutton’s wife wrote on X.

“Whether he is with family, friends, residents in Dickson, or the many Australians he meets as a parliamentarian, he is attentive and curious.”

“He isn’t one of those politicians who speaks over people or tells people how it is.

“He asks questions. He wants to hear other people’s stories and perspectives. And that’s what makes him attuned to the views and values of everyday Australians. He started and ran a successful business.

“He has been an Assistant Treasurer. He knows what makes the economy tick.

“He has been part of Coalition governments that have cleaned up the economic mess they have inherited. And he will do it again.

“Peter has held some of the toughest jobs in government as Home Affairs and Defence Minister. He has made difficult but necessary decisions in our nation’s best interests.

“Australians respect his strength of character. They know he is man who can bring certainty for our country amidst uncertain times. And while he is firm, he is fair and compassionate too.

“From his time as a police officer through to today, he is driven by a desire to protect others and a clear sense of morality.

“He knows there is right and wrong, and good and evil, in the world.

“ Despite his roles and workload, he has always been a wonderful husband and a dedicated and present father to his children.

“He has always prioritised time with myself and the kids and has endless time for his extended family – especially his nieces and nephews.

“Peter is the prime minister we need for our times.”

Jodie Haydon’s message to Australian voters

“It won’t surprise Australians that I’ll be voting Labor on Saturday,” Jodie Haydon, Mr Albanese’s fiancée, wrote in the Daily Telegraph.

“As the daughter of public school teachers, I could not be more delighted that Anthony and the government will fully fund public education – completing the important reforms begun by Julia Gillard, who was an important trailblazer in public life and a woman I very much admire.

“Australians can trust Anthony to manage the economy well and invest in the services families rely on, like Medicare. He has focused on helping Australians with cost-of-living pressure in the here and now, while building opportunity for the future.

“There can be a lot of noise in politics. But I’m confident women can spot a prime minister who respects and values them.

“Anthony understands the importance of conditions like flexible work so that families can balance their work demands and see their kids, families and friends.

“Anthony wants women to fulfil their dreams and aspirations. He walks the walk on equality in his professional life and at home.

“Anthony is tough, and we need our leaders to be tough, because the world is an uncertain place.

“But we also need leaders to be kind and empathetic – and Anthony is kind. He listens. He’s tuned in. He is loyal. He is confident enough to be who he is – and he’s never forgotten where he came from.

“If Australians give Anthony the great privilege of another term as prime minister, he will work every day to make Australia a better, stronger and fairer country.”