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PM Says Podcast Appearance Leading to Minogue, Melons Gaffes 'an Error'
Anthony Albanese said he would not have joined the podcast again after weeks of criticism over joking about Kylie Minogue and Japanese crown melons.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told ABC's 7.30 that his July appearance on the Bush Deep podcast was "an error," marking his first public concession about the controversial broadcast.
- Filmed with comedian Nikki Osborne, the Bush Deep podcast episode sparked backlash when Albanese made comments about Kylie Minogue and gestured while discussing crown melons gifted by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- Criticism escalated as parliament returned in August, with former ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami labeling the gestures "insulting," while political opponents accused Albanese of poor judgment.
- Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy defended Albanese, stating the Prime Minister is "human like everyone else" and has made clear he regrets the appearance.
- Addressing weeks of criticism, Albanese said, "I learned that I need to do better every day," signaling he has absorbed lessons from the controversy.
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‘Clearly, that was an error’: Albanese wouldn’t do podcast if had time again
After weeks of controversy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it was clearly an error for him to record a now heavily criticised podcast episode.
·North Sydney, Australia
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