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Anthony Albanese 'unequivocally' apologises for saying he would 'shag' Kylie Minogue during podcast game
ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation • • world
Key Points:
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued an unequivocal apology for his comments on the Bush Deep podcast, where he played the game "shag, marry, date" and said he would "shag" Kylie Minogue if his marriage ended.
- Albanese's remarks, including references to his sex life and a rugby team's win as an aphrodisiac, were widely condemned by female parliamentarians, with MP Zali Steggall calling the comments "entirely inappropriate."
- Shadow Communications Minister Sarah Henderson criticized Albanese for engaging in "crude locker room talk," arguing it undermines Labor's stance on women's equality amid declining public trust.
- Government figures like Tanya Plibersek and Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles defended the government's commitment to gender equality, highlighting the historic gender balance in Albanese's cabinet.
- The incident sparked broader discussion on political conduct and respect towards women, with ABC News seeking responses from Kylie Minogue's team and podcast host Nikki Osborne.
