Anthony Albanese apologises for hot-mic gaffe after Coalition criticises ‘locker-room talk’
The Guardian reports that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised after being overheard at the UN climate talks in Turkey discussing mobile phone radiation and "dicks" with Chris Bowen, in what he described as "light-hearted banter" about where they keep their phones. The apology followed criticism from the Coalition, which called the exchange "locker-room talk." Albanese said "I of course regret that. I apologise" during a visit to the Australian warship HMAS Stalwart in Manila on Sunday.
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Anthony Albanese apologises for hot-mic gaffe after Coalition criticises ‘locker-room talk’
Prime minister says he and Chris Bowen were having ‘light-hearted banter’ when they were caught discussing where they keep their phones Anthony Albanese has apologised for a hot-mic gaffe at the UN climate talks in Turkey, saying he regretted being overheard discussing mobile phone radiation and “dicks” in a candid conversation. “I of course regret that. I apologise,” Albanese said during a visit to the Australian warship HMAS Stalwart in Manila on Sunday. Continue reading...
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