Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declined to apologize for crude remarks. He made jokes about a gift from Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Opposition leaders called for an apology over the disrespectful comments. Albanese stated he rejects the assertion that his behavior was insulting. Foreign Minister Penny Wong also defended the prime minister's intentions.

Opposition leader Angus Taylor said comments Anthony Albanese made about a gift from Japan's prime minister were "insulting".

A controversial appearance on the Bush Deep podcast has returned after Anthony Albanese last month apologised for comments he made about Kylie Minogue.