The Midwinter Ball is an annual dinner event held in Canberra, Australia. It is hosted by the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery.[1] The event is notable for being regularly attended by Australian high society.[2][3]
Among regular attendees of the dinner are political leaders (e.g. the Australian Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition);[4] as well as staffers, journalists, celebrities, and prominent members of the business community.[5][6]
Organizers of the event describe its purpose as to 'bring together the journalistic, political, and corporate chiefs of Australia', in a night of 'entertainment, networking opportunities, and charity'.[7]
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