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politicsBeginner1 min read7/8/2026

Australian PM says sorry for podcast comments

Australia’s prime minister said sorry after he made comments about Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview. Some lawmakers said the remarks were wrong and disrespectful to women.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said sorry for comments he made about Kylie Minogue. He gave the comments in a podcast interview. The host asked him to choose between Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, and Rhonda Burchmore. Albanese first tried not to answer. Then he said Kylie Minogue was the clear choice. Some lawmakers criticized him. They said the comments were not right and did not respect women. Albanese later said, "I apologize unequivocally for the comments."