Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an apology after comments he made about Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview. He appeared on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, who asked him to choose between three women in a personal game. Albanese first said that he had just got married. When pressed, he said he would choose Minogue. The remarks were quickly criticised. One MP called them entirely inappropriate, while another said they were disrespectful to women and damaged the office of prime minister. Richard Marles, who is acting prime minister while Albanese is in the Pacific, said the government is fully committed to the place of women in society. He also said the current cabinet has equal numbers of men and women.
Albanese apologises after podcast remarks about Kylie Minogue
Anthony Albanese has apologised for comments he made about Kylie Minogue during a podcast interview. His remarks were criticised by several politicians. The acting prime minister said the government remains committed to equality for women.
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