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Australia PM Apologizes for Kylie Minogue Comments
The PM’s office said the comments were inappropriate as Anthony Albanese visits Fiji to sign a treaty expected to deepen economic and security ties.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued an unequivocal apology on Monday for remarks made during a 'Bush Deep' podcast appearance with host Nikki Osborne, where he answered "Oh, Kylie clearly" during a 'shag, marry, date' game involving Kylie Minogue.
- On Friday, Albanese participated in the 20-minute podcast interview, during which he also made remarks about his wife, Jodie Haydon, and referenced gifts from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that prompted backlash.
- Criticism mounted across the political spectrum, with Coalition frontbencher Sarah Henderson calling the remarks "disrespectful to women," while Community Strong Australia MP Zali Steggall labeled them "entirely inappropriate."
- Government colleagues defended Albanese, with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek highlighting the administration's majority-female caucus to counter criticism.
- The Prime Minister's visit to Fiji continues, where he is set to sign the Vuvale Union treaty with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to lock in closer economic and security ties between the two nations.
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Australian Prime Minister apologises for crude remarks about Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sparked controversy after jokingly suggesting he would 'shag' pop star Kylie Minogue during a podcast interview, leading to widespread condemnation and an official apology.
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