A prime minister whose repertoire includes jokes about dicks, boobs and shagging is hardly an ideal look for Australia on the world stage.
Manila, Philippines | Anthony Albanese has finally learnt that the quickest way to kill an embarrassing political story is to say sorry.
On Sunday the prime minister apologised for joking about the effect of radiation on various parts of the anatomy.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will consider the wishes of his Chinese hosts about the prospect of a summit 'family photo' that could include Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The PM and his energy minister were clearly unaware the microphone was on when they joked about where they keep their mobile phones.
The prime minister made a quip about phones and reproductive health at COP31.
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