The nation's politicians and media figures have glammed up for the annual Midwinter Ball at Parliament House in Canberra.
Amidst all the glitz and glamour, some have continued the trend of wearing their political messages.
Including minister Dr Anne Aly, whose stunning gown also carried a powerful message across her back.
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Aly reveals the message embroidered onto her cape: "End violence against women", with "63 women" at the bottom, a reminder of how many women are alleged to have been killed by a violent partner this year.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon arrive at the Midwinter Ball at Parliament House.
Senator Lidia Thorpe's outfit carries her message of support for Palestine.
Her dress has the words "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free", a contentious phrase that can cause offence but is also used by many to support freedom for Palestinian people.
The phrase has roots in the Hamas charter but the story behind it is much larger, and reaches across the decades.
Many Palestinian activists say it's a call for peace and equality after 75 years of Israeli statehood and decades-long, open-ended Israeli military rule over millions of Palestinians. Jews hear a clear demand for Israel's destruction.
A closer look at the message on Thorpe's dress and her bag, which says "love harder".
Senator Larissa Waters and Senator Dorinda Cox strike a pose at the grand staircase as they arrive for the Midwinter Ball, both with small political statements on their accessories.
A close-up of Cox's clutch, with the words "truth and justice now" written on it.
Waters shows off her earrings with the simple message "pro choice".
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Kirilly Dutton arrive at the Midwinter Ball.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon have a laugh as the guests mingle.
Michael McCormack and Catherine McCormack arrive at the Midwinter Ball.
The former Nationals leader was one of the politicians to opt for a full tuxedo and his wife looked stunning in a brown dress.
Maybe it's a Nationals thing. Leader of the National Party David Littleproud also went for a tux as he arrived with Amelia Dobson.
Michael Coutts-Trotter, Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek, Georgette Shorten and her father, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill Shorten pose for the cameras.
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Sussan Ley arrives at the Midwinter Ball in a striking velvet number.
Australian human rights lawyer and barrister Jennifer Robinson arrives at the Midwinter Ball.
Independent senator David Pocock and Emma Palandri arrive for the festivities.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Laura Chalmers, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon all pose for a picture.
Rachel Griffiths and Minister for Home Affairs Clare O'Neil seemed to be having a fun chat.
Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister arrives at the Midwinter Ball.
"Teal" MPs Allegra Spender, Zali Steggall, Kylea Tink, Zoe Daniel, Kate Chaney and Sophie Scamps get together at the ball.
Independent MP Helen Haines and her husband Phil Haines arrive at the Midwinter Ball.