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Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
Albanese issued an unequivocal apology after a podcast game drew criticism from opposition politicians and women’s groups.
- On Monday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued an unequivocal apology for crude remarks about singer Kylie Minogue made during a podcast interview; his office released a one-line statement: "I apologise unequivocally for the comments."
- The controversy stems from an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast released last week, where host Nikki Osborne pressed Albanese to participate in a "shag, marry, date" game featuring Australian women including Minogue.
- Opposition politicians, including Shadow Communications Minister Sarah Henderson and MP Zali Steggall, condemned the remarks as "entirely inappropriate," arguing Albanese's participation demeaned his office and disrespected women.
- Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles and Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek defended Albanese, citing his government's gender equality record and describing the podcast appearance as "different" from standard political interviews.
- Amid the ongoing domestic fallout, Albanese continues his diplomatic mission in Fiji to sign the Vuvale Union treaty with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, aimed at locking in closer economic and security ties.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was faced with a hypothetical dilemma in a podcast. His response has drawn criticism, and he is now apologizing for his statements.
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‘Shag, marry, date’: Australia PM Albanese apologises after crude Kylie Minogue remarks spark backlash - The Tribune
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised after making crude remarks about pop icon Kylie Minogue during a comedy podcast, drawing criticism from women's rights groups and opposition politicians who said the comments were inappropriate for the country's leader.
·Chandigarh, India
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Shag, marry, date: Australian PM apologises after row over Kylie Minogue comment
The controversy arose from the Australian PM's appearance on a podcast when he was asked to play a version of the "shag, marry, date" game featuring Kylie Minogue, actor Nicole Kidman and entertainer Rhonda Burchmore.
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