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Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Prime Minister Albanese faced backlash after participating in a Bush Deep podcast where comedian Nikki Osborne asked him to "shag, marry or date" celebrities, leading to criticism from MPs who called his remarks inappropriate and disrespectful to women.
- Albanese initially deflected the question by noting he had recently married his partner, Jodie Haydon, six months prior.
- Community Strong MP Zali Steggall condemned the comments as sexist and urged Albanese to set a better example by rejecting such remarks.
- Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles reaffirmed the government's commitment to gender equality, highlighting the historic gender-balanced cabinet under Albanese's leadership.
- During the interview, Albanese also shared a humorous anecdote about receiving two melons as a gift from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during an overseas visit.
