Australian politician shares a sweet baby photo as she shares birthday tribute to her father

Australian politician shares a sweet baby photo as she pays tribute to her father on his birthday – but can you guess who she is?

She’s the politician who has proved to be a steadfast figure during difficult times over the past year.

And on Friday, the 50-year-old took a moment out of her busy schedule to share a special birthday message to her father.

She posted a throwback photo of herself as a baby being carried by her father. 

Sweet throwback! Australian politician shares a sweet baby photo as she pays tribute to her father on his birthday – but can you guess who she is? The New South Wales public servant wrote in the caption: ‘Happy 89th dad!’

The New South Wales public servant wrote in the caption: ‘Happy 89th dad!’

The politician behind the sweet and simple birthday message was none other than New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian.

While she is know for being private about her personal life, Gladys has previously spoken about her relationship with her father, Krikor.

Special tribute: The politician behind the sweet and simple birthday message was none other than New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian (right)

Special tribute: The politician behind the sweet and simple birthday message was none other than New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian (right) 

Stronger than ever: While she is know for being private about her personal life, Gladys has previously spoken about her relationship with her father, Krikor, telling The Daily Telegraph in 2018: 'It's more a friendship than anything else, and a respect'

Stronger than ever: While she is know for being private about her personal life, Gladys has previously spoken about her relationship with her father, Krikor, telling The Daily Telegraph in 2018: ‘It’s more a friendship than anything else, and a respect’

She told The Daily Telegraph in 2018: ‘It’s more a friendship than anything else, and a respect.’ 

‘We feel blessed to have them because not everybody has parents living to that age,’ she said in reference to herself and her siblings.

‘No matter what happens in life, my Dad has always had a really positive attitude and I think that’s rubbed off a bit on me because he’s always very can do and no matter what the situation is, he’ll always find a silver lining,’ she added.

A positive influence: Gladys said of her father: 'No matter what happens in life, my Dad has always had a really positive attitude and I think that’s rubbed off a bit on me.' Pictured is Gladys with her father and mother Arsha

A positive influence: Gladys said of her father: ‘No matter what happens in life, my Dad has always had a really positive attitude and I think that’s rubbed off a bit on me.’ Pictured is Gladys with her father and mother Arsha

Meme'd! Gladys' sweet tribute comes after she was hilariously troll by the Kyle and Jackie O show this week as part of State of Origin festivities. That photo was then Photoshopped to show her inside KIIS FM studio, with Kyle and Jackie seated behind their microphones

Meme’d! Gladys’ sweet tribute comes after she was hilariously troll by the Kyle and Jackie O show this week as part of State of Origin festivities. That photo was then Photoshopped to show her inside KIIS FM studio, with Kyle and Jackie seated behind their microphones

Gladys’ sweet tribute to her father comes after she was hilariously troll by the Kyle and Jackie O show this week as part of State of Origin festivities.

The viral image, which has become a meme, shows premiere in a NSW Blues beanie and scarf, holding a can of Coke Zero while watching the game.

That photo was then Photoshopped to show her inside KIIS FM studio, with Kyle and Jackie seated behind their microphones.

Original: The viral image, which has become a meme, shows premiere in a NSW Blues beanie and scarf, holding a can of Coke Zero while watching the game

Original: The viral image, which has become a meme, shows premiere in a NSW Blues beanie and scarf, holding a can of Coke Zero while watching the game

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