Australian Prime Minister “Unequivocally” Apologizes for Saying He Would “Shag” Kylie Minogue

https://consequence.net/2026/07/anthony-albanese-apology-kylie-minogue-comments/

Politicians really should avoid going on podcasts.

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Assassassin@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 39 pts · 37d

I would also shag Kylie Minogue. I'm allowed to say that though because 1. We will never meet and 2. She is not my constituent.

Arcane2077@sh.itjust.works · 25 pts · 37d

The conclusion here is that all politicians should go on podcasts, not avoid them. Better yet, have them each host an 8 hour just chatting live stream monthly. Nobody, and I mean nobody, can keep the mask on that long. Also, to preempt the lie that they’re too busy, they must provide justification for missing a stream.

I’m only being slightly hyperbolic.

flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz · 22 pts · 37d

While his opinion is perfectly valid, that's not the kind of thing you say in a podcast if you're a public personality

Something_something@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 37d (1 reply)

It's such a non-story though.

Albanese initially declined to answer, noting he had recently married. But when Osborne pressed him on what he would say if his marriage were to end, he replied: "Oh, Kylie, clearly."

Further asked to confirm whether he meant he would marry, sleep with or date the singer, Albanese said: "All of the above. She's terrific."

SBS article on the issue

gedfromgont@piefed.ca · 3 pts · 33d

I mean that's just regular banter.

busted_Anoose@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 33d

More nonsense to keep the lemmings distracted....